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MA H950
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carmine Gentile
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any individual from using glyphosate-containing pesticides in Massachusetts unless licensed or authorized by the Department of Agricultural Resources as a certified, commercial, private, or licensed applicator
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Restricts retail sales of glyphosate products to licensed applicators only, requiring sellers to verify valid department-issued credentials before completing any sale
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Requires businesses selling glyphosate-containing pesticides to register with the department annually, with registration fees capped at $25 per establishment
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Preserves the pesticide board subcommittee's authority to classify glyphosate products as general or restricted use, and to impose additional limitations such as requiring written permission prior to each use
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Takes effect 12 months after passage
Legislative Description
Governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance Glyphosate in the Commonwealth
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
2/5/2026