Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S552 — An Act authorizing the city of Newton to prohibit the application of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides within its borders

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill allows Newton to ban specific rodenticides within the city.

The bill gives the city of Newton the authority to prohibit the use of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides. This legislation aims to regulate pest control methods to potentially reduce risks to public health and the environment.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means stronger local measures to protect wildlife and ecosystems from harmful rodenticides.

Summary

An Act authorizing the city of Newton to prohibit the application of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides within its borders

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S552 do?
An Act authorizing the city of Newton to prohibit the application of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides within its borders
Who sponsors S552?
S552 is sponsored by Cynthia Stone Creem (Democrat).
What is the current status of S552?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S552?
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