Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4917: An Act relative to a town-wide ban on the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4917 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to a town-wide ban on the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs). Primary sponsor: Ken Gordon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5217.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4917) of Kenneth I. Gordon (by vote of the town) relative to banning the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides in the town of Bedford. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Gordon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21st 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
- Hearing rescheduled to 03/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:15 AM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 03/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in 222
- Hearing scheduled for 03/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in 222
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources