Massachusetts H5523: An Act authorizing the town of Sharon to prohibit the use of second-generation anticoagulants

What the bill says

From the introduced text, June 22, 2026:

Notwithstanding Chapter 132B of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the Town of Sharon may by ordinance prohibit the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the Town of Sharon, including application of such pesticides by licensed commercial applicators as defined in 333 C.M.R. 10.00, except as allowed by the Board of Health to remediate a public health condition. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

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Sponsors

• Edward Philips (D, 8th Norfolk) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. August 4, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
2. July 22, 2026: Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:15 AM in A-2 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
3. July 9, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2
4. June 29, 2026: Senate concurred
5. June 22, 2026: 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 H5523?

H5523 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the town of Sharon to prohibit the use of second-generation anticoagulants.

What is the status of H5523?

In committee as of August 4, 2026. Latest action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling (August 4, 2026).

Who sponsored H5523?

Edward Philips (D, 8th Norfolk).

Where is the official record for H5523?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5523