H4500
An Act authorizing the town of Concord to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the town
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Concord, Massachusetts, to ban the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides within its boundaries. These types of rodenticides are harmful to wildlife and can pose risks to human health. The town petitioned for this authority, and the bill has been referred to the Environment and Natural Resources committee. It is currently awaiting a hearing.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the town of Concord to prohibit the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides.
- The ban applies to all areas within the town limits of Concord.
- The authorization is based on a petition from the town of Concord.
- The bill was referred to the Environment and Natural Resources committee.
- The bill is awaiting a scheduled hearing.
Who is affected
- Residents of Concord, Massachusetts
- Wildlife in Concord
- Businesses operating in Concord
Notable changes
- This bill represents a local effort to restrict the use of a specific type of pesticide.
- It establishes a local authority to regulate pesticide use.
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Michael J. Barrett
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Bill H.4500 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Concord to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the town
By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4500) of Simon Cataldo (by vote of the town) that the town of Concord be authorized to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Simon Cataldo , Carmine Lawrence Gentile City/Town: Concord (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4500
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 9/15/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/17/2025 | 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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