Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H5484: An Act to prohibit the application of fertilizer in the town of Eastham
Status: Failed, August 10, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 8, 2026:
Section 1. Notwithstanding any General or Special Law to the contrary, including but not limited to any General or Special Law conferring exclusive authority upon the Department of Agriculture to regulate and control the application of fertilizers elsewhere in the Commonwealth, the application of fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus, or any other pollutants in the Town of Eastham is prohibited, except for commercial agricultural purposes and the residential use of organic fertilizer with low nitrogen and phosphorus for use in growing fruits and vegetables. Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Sponsors
- Hadley Luddy (D) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5643
- : 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
Common questions
- What is H5484?
- H5484 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to prohibit the application of fertilizer in the town of Eastham.
- What is the status of H5484?
- Failed as of August 10, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5643 (August 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5484?
- Hadley Luddy (D).
- Where is the official record for H5484?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5484
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