The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5919, aims to amend the general statutes to prohibit the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the state. The bill allows for certain exceptions, permitting their use in specific agricultural applications, at medical waste generator locations, and for the protection of water supplies.

This legislative action reflects a growing concern over the environmental and health impacts associated with second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, which are known to pose risks to non-target wildlife and ecosystems. By restricting their use, the bill seeks to promote safer pest control methods while still accommodating necessary agricultural and medical practices.