H 950
An Act governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance Glyphosate in the Commonwealth
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to regulate the use of pesticides containing glyphosate, a common herbicide, within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It seeks to establish guidelines and potentially restrictions on the application of these pesticides to protect public health and the environment. The legislation responds to concerns about the potential risks associated with glyphosate exposure. Currently, the bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and a joint hearing is scheduled.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Bruce E. Tarr
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Colleen M. Garry
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Bill H.950 194th (Current)
An Act governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance Glyphosate in the Commonwealth
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 950) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance Glyphosate in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.
View Text Print Preview Download PDF
Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Carmine Lawrence Gentile Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
Tabs
Bill History Petitioners Committee Vote Hearing Attendance
Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.950
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/27/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 2/5/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
Similar Bills
S.625 194th (Current)
An Act governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance glyphosate in the Commonwealth
H.929 192nd (2021 - 2022)
An Act governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance Glyphosate in the Commonwealth
H.813 193rd (2023 - 2024)
An Act governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance Glyphosate in the Commonwealth
S.575 192nd (2021 - 2022)
An Act governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance glyphosate in the Commonwealth
S.516 193rd (2023 - 2024)
An Act governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance glyphosate in the Commonwealth
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.