Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4500: An Act authorizing the town of Concord to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the town
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4500 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on September 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the town of Concord to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the town. 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 Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4500) of Simon Cataldo (by vote of the town) that the town of Concord be authorized to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Middlesex |
| Simon Cataldo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Middlesex |
“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