Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 995: An Act authorizing the town of Orleans to adopt a pesticide reduction bylaw
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 995 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the town of Orleans to adopt a pesticide reduction bylaw. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5149.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 995) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) that the town of Orleans be authorized to adopt a pesticide reduction bylaw in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Cyr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Cape and Islands |
| Hadley Luddy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Barnstable |
“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 study order, see H5149
- 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