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MA H5076

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Hadley Luddy

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Grants the town of Eastham authority to regulate toxic pesticide use through local by-laws, notwithstanding Chapter 132B of the General Laws (the state's Pesticide Control Act)
  • Submitted as a home rule petition with local approval already received from the town
  • Sponsored by Representative Hadley Luddy (4th Barnstable) and Senator Julian Cyr
  • Referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relative to reducing the use of toxic pesticides in the town of Eastham

Last Action

Hearing rescheduled to 03/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:15 AM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources2/5/2026

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