HB 1018 (2026): prohibiting the use of certain second generation anticoagulant rodenticides.
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HB 1018 (2026)
prohibiting the use of certain second generation anticoagulant rodenticides.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Agriculture
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2026, with 342 people signed in online: 329 in support and 13 in opposition. The committee held a work session on February 17, 2026. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–3 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Cathryn Harvey (D - Ches 6) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
- Rep. Will Darby (D - Hills 11)
- Rep. Pierre Dupont (R - Hills 20)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Rep. James Gruber (D - Ches 16)
- Rep. Heath Howard (D - Straf 4)
- Rep. Samantha Jacobs (D - Ches 15)
- Rep. Jodi Newell (D - Ches 4)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
- February 11, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 11:00 am GP 153
- February 17, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153
- February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153
- February 17, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 11-3; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 326-FN (2024): prohibiting the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides.