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MA H965
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Hawkins
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AI Summary
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Prohibits registration of anticoagulant rodenticides in Massachusetts, except for emergency use by licensed applicators in public health emergencies determined by the state department of public health
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Defines anticoagulant rodenticides as products containing Brodifacoum, Bromadiolone, Chlorophacinone, Difenacoum, Difethialone, Diphacinone, or Warfarin
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Emergency use is limited to 14 days, restricted to one-time indoor application at a single location, and must be accompanied by integrated pest management and non-chemical control methods
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Requires applicators to provide written justification for using anticoagulant rodenticides over non-toxic alternatives and submit post-use reports with ongoing rodent control plans
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Effective date: January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H5217
3/12/2026