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H5432 • 2025

An Act to restrict the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in Newbury

An Act to restrict the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in Newbury

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Sponsor
Kassner, Kristin E.
Last action
2026-06-18
Official status
Referred to Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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An Act to restrict the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in Newbury

An Act to restrict the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in Newbury By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

  • An Act to restrict the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in Newbury By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
  • 5432) of Kristin E.
  • Kassner and Bruce E.
  • Tarr (by vote of the town) for legislation to restrict the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in the town of Newbury.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-06-18 Joint

    Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1

  2. 2026-05-19 Senate

    Senate concurred

  3. 2026-05-18 House

    Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Official Summary Text

An Act to restrict the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in Newbury
By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5432) of Kristin E. Kassner and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) for legislation to restrict the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in the town of Newbury. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Status:
Referred to Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.5432

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the town of Newbury may adopt a bylaw restricting the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides on private property in the town of Newbury.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

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