The bill amends Chapter 132B of the General Laws to restrict the use of anticoagulant rodenticides, which are pesticides that interfere with blood clotting. It introduces a definition for "anticoagulant rodenticide" and establishes regulations for their limited use by licensed applicators during public health emergencies. Specifically, the bill allows for one-time indoor use of these rodenticides for a maximum of 14 days, provided that it is accompanied by integrated pest management actions and requires additional labeling and reporting requirements. The regulations also include provisions for emergency use to protect drinking water supplies and control vectors for mosquito-borne illnesses.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the subcommittee responsible for registering rodenticides will not register or reregister anticoagulant rodenticides, except for emergency use as defined in the new regulations. The Department will be required to report annually on the emergency use of these rodenticides, detailing locations, types, amounts used, and ongoing rodent control plans. The Act is set to take effect on January 1, 2028.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 132B-2