Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4091: An Act authorizing the city of Salem to prohibit the application of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides within its borders
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4091 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on May 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the city of Salem to prohibit the application of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides within its borders. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5217.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4091) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to prohibit the use of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides in said city. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H5217
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 10/27/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources