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HD 6192

An Act authorizing the city of Holyoke to prohibit use of SGARs

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Pat Duffy

Allows Holyoke to regulate or prohibit second generation anticoagulant rodenticides locally, including barring licensed applicators from using them.

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Bill Summary · HD 6192

Summary of Bill HD 6192 (194th MA General Court)

Purpose and intent

  • Enables the city of Holyoke to regulate or prohibit the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) within Holyoke.
  • Specifically authorizes local action through bylaw, board of health regulation, or ordinance to address SGAR use, including prohibiting licensed commercial applicators (as defined in 333 C.M.R. 10.00) from using SGARs.

Key provisions

  • Section 1: Overrides general-law constraints to permit Holyoke to:
    • Regulate SGAR use locally via bylaw, board of health regulation, or ordinance.
    • Prohibit the use of SGARs by licensed commercial applicators within Holyoke.
  • Section 2: Repeals any inconsistent provisions from prior laws (specifically, parts of Chapter 438 of the Acts of 1896 and Chapter 327 of the Acts of 1936 and related amendments) to align with the new authority.
  • Section 3: Allows the General Court to make clerical or editorial changes to the bill’s form unless the Holyoke Mayor and City Council approve amendments within scope.
  • Section 4: Takes effect immediately upon passage.

Who is affected

  • The city of Holyoke (its local government authorities: City Council and Mayor).
  • Licensed commercial pest control applicators operating within Holyoke, subject to any local prohibitions or regulations on SGAR use.
  • Residents and businesses in Holyoke, who may see changes in rodent control practices and availability of SGAR-based products within the city.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Effective date: Immediate upon passage of the act.
  • Statewide preemption: The bill explicitly authorizes local regulation and does not prevent Holyoke from enacting bylaws or health regulations governing SGARs.
  • Repeal language: Some historical acts are repealed to the extent inconsistent with these provisions, ensuring local authority is clear.
  • Amendments: The General Court may make clerical or editorial changes; Holyoke’s Mayor and City Council may approve amendments within the act’s general public objectives.

Notes for readers

  • This bill does not create statewide SGAR prohibition; it specifically authorizes Holyoke to enact local restrictions or bans.
  • If Holyoke passes a local bylaw or regulation, it could impact availability and use of SGARs by licensed professionals and may promote alternative pest management methods within the city.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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