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H 5446 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to authorize the town of Topsfield to prohibit or restrict the application of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides

Summary
By Representatives Kassner of Hamilton and Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5446) of Kristin E. Kassner and Sally P. Kerans (by vote of the town) that the town of Topsfield be authorized to prohibit or restrict the application of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill restricts second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, which are toxic to wildlife and non-target species, thereby protecting local ecosystems and reducing environmental pollution.90% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Aug 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced May 20, 2026 Last action Aug 6, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Aug 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
May 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
May 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
0 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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