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H 5563 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

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

Summary
By Representative Sena of Acton and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5563) of Danillo A. Sena (by vote of the town) that the town of Ayer be authorized to prohibit the use or sale of second-generation anti-coagulant rodenticides in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibiting second-generation rodenticides prevents environmental contamination and protects wildlife, aligning with pollution control and conservation goals.85% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
Committee Review
Jul 2026
Senate Passage
Jul 2026
Governor
Introduced Jul 6, 2026 Last action Jul 31, 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
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jul 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Jul 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jul 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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