Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5483: An Act allowing the town of Williamstown to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5483 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on June 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act allowing the town of Williamstown to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs). Primary sponsor: John Barrett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (August 6, 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 Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5483) of John Barrett, III (by vote of the town) that the town of Williamstown be authorized to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Barrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Berkshire |
“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