H4571
An Act authorizing the town of Arlington to prohibit use of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides by commercial pesticide applicators
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Arlington, Massachusetts, to prohibit commercial pesticide applicators from using second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides. These rodenticides are concerning due to their potential harm to wildlife, including pets and birds of prey, as they can cause secondary poisoning when predators consume poisoned rodents. The town’s decision is based on local concerns about the environmental impact of these chemicals.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Arlington to prohibit the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides.
- Specifically targets commercial pesticide applicators.
- Allows Arlington to regulate pesticide use within its town limits.
- Reflects a local petition and approval from the town of Arlington.
- Addresses concerns about the environmental impact of rodenticides.
Who is affected
- Commercial pesticide applicators
- Residents of Arlington, Massachusetts
- Wildlife in Arlington (including pets and birds of prey)
- The town of Arlington
Notable changes
- Establishes a local control over pesticide use.
- Restricts the use of a specific type of rodenticide (second-generation anticoagulants).
- Builds upon previous efforts to address similar concerns in Arlington.
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Cosponsors
Cindy F. Friedman
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Bill H.4571 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Arlington to prohibit use of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides by commercial pesticide applicators
By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4571) of Sean Garballey and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to prohibit use of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides by commercial pesticide applicators in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Sean Garballey , Cindy F. Friedman City/Town: Arlington (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4571
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/29/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 10/2/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/27/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 1/20/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5217 |
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