H 5076 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to reducing the use of toxic pesticides in the town of Eastham

This bill (HD 5355) allows the town of Eastham to create its own local rules restricting the use of toxic pesticides within its boundaries, overriding conflicting state laws like Chapter 132B. It directly affects Eastham residents, property owners, and businesses that use pesticides in the town. The key provision is granting Eastham the authority to adopt by-laws regulating pesticide use, without needing state approval. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Mar 30, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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