Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5475: An Act authorizing the city of Holyoke to prohibit use of SGARs
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5475 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on June 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the city of Holyoke to prohibit use of SGARs. Primary sponsor: Pat Duffy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (August 4, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5475) of Patricia A. Duffy (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Holyoke be authorized to prohibit use of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides in said city. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Duffy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Hampden |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources