The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5919, seeks to amend the general statutes to prohibit the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the state of Connecticut. The bill allows for certain exceptions where these rodenticides may still be used, specifically in agricultural settings, at medical waste generator locations, and for the protection of water supplies.

This legislative action aims to address concerns regarding the environmental and health impacts associated with the use of these potent rodenticides, which are known to pose risks to non-target wildlife and ecosystems. By restricting their use, the bill intends to promote safer pest control methods while still accommodating necessary agricultural and medical practices.