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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts House Bill 5446 authorizes Topsfield to restrict rodenticides
Last action · August 6, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and SchedulingSponsors: Kristin Kassner and 2 others
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What This Bill Would Do
The town of Topsfield is authorized to prohibit or restrict the application of within its municipal boundaries following local approval.
Local officials gain the legal authority to regulate specific pest control chemicals without needing broader state legislative intervention.
Who It Would Affect
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residents of Topsfield
Town residents are subject to local restrictions on the application of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides.
pest control operators in Topsfield
Pest control operators must comply with local prohibitions or restrictions on specific rodenticides.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Aug 6, 2026HouseCommitteeBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Jun 18, 2026Massachusetts General CourtHearing scheduled for 07/01/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1
- May 21, 2026SenateSenate concurred
- May 20, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
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