Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H5247: An Act authorizing the town of Maynard to prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides
Status: In committee, August 6, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, March 12, 2026:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the town of Maynard may enact and enforce local regulations, by-laws or ordinances prohibiting or restricting the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the boundaries of the town , including but not limited to their use on public and private properties. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Sponsors
- Kate Hogan (D, 3rd Middlesex) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- : Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Votes
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources (July 28, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is H5247?
- H5247 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the town of Maynard to prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides.
- What is the status of H5247?
- In committee as of August 6, 2026. Latest action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling (August 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5247?
- Kate Hogan (D, 3rd Middlesex).
- Where is the official record for H5247?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5247
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