Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4266: An Act authorizing the city of Lowell to prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4266 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on July 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the city of Lowell to prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides. Primary sponsor: Vanna Howard (Democratic). It lists 3 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 Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4266) of Vanna Howard and others (with the approval of the city council) that the city of Lowell be authorized to further regulate the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides in said city. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanna Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Edward J. Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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