Massachusetts H5563: An Act authorizing the town of Ayer to prohibit the use or sale of second-generation anti-coagulant rodenticides

What the bill says

From the introduced text, July 6, 2026:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding chapter 132B of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the town of Ayer may regulate through local bylaw or board of health regulation the use or sale of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides within the town of Ayer, including prohibiting the use of such pesticides by licensed commercial applicators as defined in 333C.M.R.10.00. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

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Sponsors

• Danillo Sena (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. July 31, 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 10, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2
4. July 9, 2026: Senate concurred
5. July 6, 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 H5563?

H5563 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the town of Ayer to prohibit the use or sale of second-generation anti-coagulant rodenticides.

What is the status of H5563?

In committee as of July 31, 2026. Latest action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling (July 31, 2026).

Who sponsored H5563?

Danillo Sena (D).

Where is the official record for H5563?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5563