Pesticides
Excessive pesticide use has massive economic, environmental, and human health impacts. Excess exposure causes acute poisonings in farmworkers and is linked to developmental abnormalities in children. Limiting exposure and facilitating targeted pesticide use can benefit both people and pollinators.
Overview
The United States is one of the world’s top pesticide users in the world, applying over 1 billion pounds of pesticides annually. Today, it is nearly 100% likely that every American has pesticides in their bloodstream due to regular pesticide exposure. Evidence suggests significant societal and environmental harm associated with increasing pesticide use as the EPA continues to approve new products while failing to restrict toxic pesticides.
Excessive pesticide use has massive economic, environmental, and human health impacts. A class of insecticides called neonicotinoids appear in products sold to homeowners for use in lawns and gardens, as well as larger agricultural productions. These pesticides contribute to global pollinator decline by impairing bee’s growth rates and navigational ability. Chlorpyrifos, a member of the organophosphate class, is used in agricultural production and is one of the most dangerous pesticides on the market for people. Excess exposure causes acute poisonings in farmworkers and is linked to developmental abnormalities in children. Targeted pesticide use would benefit both people and pollinators.
Key Facts
The EPA estimates that every year approximately 13,000 to 15,000 U.S. farmworkers fall ill due to pesticide exposure. And when accounting for undiagnosed workers, that number could be as high as 300,000 acute illnesses every year.
80% of public housing developments in New York state applied pesticides inside apartments and in common areas regularly.
A recent study from the University of Maryland found that U.S. beekeepers lost 43.7% of their honey bees from April 2019 to April 2020, the second-highest rate of decline the researchers’ have observed since they started the survey in 2006.
Current Legislation
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| AB1603: Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): Department of Pesticide Regulation.View Source | California | CA Assemb. Nicholas "Nick" Schultz (D-CA-044) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Passed Original Chamber | |
| H5247: An Act authorizing the town of Maynard to prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticidesView Source | Massachusetts | MA Rep. Kate Hogan (D-MA-Massachusetts House 3rd Middlesex) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Out of Committee | |
| S3152: An Act establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public healthView Source | Massachusetts | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Out of Committee | ||
| HB1192: Seed laws.View Source | Indiana | IN Rep. Mike Aylesworth (R-IN-011) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Effective | |
| AB2380: Pest control: registration fees.View Source | California | CA Assemb. Diane Papan (D-CA-021) | Wildlife, Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Passed Original Chamber | |
| HB6114: Agriculture: pesticides; use of herbicides that contain paraquat dichloride; prohibit. Amends (MCL - ) by adding subpt. 3 to pt. 147.View Source | Michigan | MI Rep. Julie Rogers (D-MI-041) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| S.4431: Concerning the use of glyphosate.View Source | New Jersey | NJ Sen. Linda Greenstein (D-NJ-014) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB5155: An Act Concerning Pesticide Reporting Modernization.View Source | Connecticut | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Effective | ||
| S.9587: Extends certain provisions relating to the repair of damaged pesticide containersView Source | New York | NY Sen. Pete Harckham (D-NY-040) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB0739: An act relating to prohibiting the use and sale of the herbicide paraquatView Source | Vermont | VT Rep. Esme Cole (D-VT-105) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Enacted | |
| HB26-1111: Pesticide Product Disposal & Container RecyclingView Source | Colorado | CO Sen. Dylan Roberts (D-CO-008), CO Rep. Karen McCormick (D-CO-011), CO Sen. Cathy Kipp (D-CO-014), CO Rep. Tisha Mauro (D-CO-046) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Enacted | |
| SB3200: Pesticide-NeonicotinoidsView Source | Illinois | IL Sen. Julie Morrison (D-IL-029) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| ACR160: Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month.View Source | California | CA Assemb. LaShae Sharp-Collins (D-CA-079) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Enacted | |
| A.4824: Concerning the use of glyphosate.View Source | New Jersey | NJ Assemb. Shama Haider (D-NJ-037) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB1676: limiting consumer access to certain high-risk rodenticides.View Source | New Hampshire | NH Rep. Liz Barbour (R-NH-New Hampshire House Hillsborough 35) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Passed Original Chamber | |
| SB3161: Pesticides-Paraquat BanView Source | Illinois | IL Sen. Laura Ellman (D-IL-021) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| SB2439: An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Pesticide Control (Restricts Application Of Pesticides And Rodenticides At Schools And Childcare Centers And Requires Schools To Provide Copies Of Notice To Parents And Guardians.)View Source | Rhode Island | RI Sen. Samuel "Sam" Bell (D-RI-005), RI Sen. Melissa Murray (D-RI-024), RI Sen. Bridget Valverde (D-RI-035), RI Sen. Robert Britto (D-RI-018), RI Sen. Pamela "Pam" Lauria (D-RI-032), RI Sen. Brian Thompson (D-RI-020), RI Sen. Lammis Vargas (D-RI-028), RI Sen. Peter "Pete" Appollonio (D-RI-029) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | PFAS, Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB1086: creating a committee to study neonicotinoid seed treatments.View Source | New Hampshire | NH Rep. John MacDonald (R-NH-New Hampshire House Carroll 06) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Passed Original Chamber | |
| S.9094A: Prohibits the use of the pesticide paraquatView Source | New York | NY Sen. Pete Harckham (D-NY-040) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| H.B.2389: An Act amending the act of March 1, 1974 (P.L.90, No.24), known as the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973, further providing for delegation of duties and exclusion of local laws and regulation s.View Source | Pennsylvania | PA Rep. Jennifer "Jenn" O'Mara (D-PA-165) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| S2877: An Act authorizing the town of Grafton to prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticidesView Source | Massachusetts | MA Sen. Michael "Mike" Moore (D-MA-Massachusetts Senate Second Worcester), MA Rep. David "Dave" Muradian (R-MA-Massachusetts House 9th Worcester) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Out of Committee | |
| S2896: An Act authorizing the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea to adopt a bylaw restricting the use of Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs)View Source | Massachusetts | MA Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-MA-Massachusetts Senate First Essex and Middlesex) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Out of Committee | |
| S2933: An Act authorizing the town of Billerica to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the townView Source | Massachusetts | MA Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-MA-Massachusetts Senate Fourth Middlesex) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Out of Committee | |
| HB1431: restricting the use of neonicotinoid pesticides.View Source | New Hampshire | NH Rep. John MacDonald (R-NH-New Hampshire House Carroll 06) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Passed Original Chamber | |
| H.C.R.62: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT ALTERNATIVE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT METHODS ALONG THE HANA HIGHWAY.View Source | Hawaii | HI Rep. Mahina Poepoe (D-HI-013) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Passed Original Chamber | |
| A.10795: Enacts the restriction of anticoagulant pesticide transactions for online and retail stores actView Source | New York | NY Assemb. Chris Burdick (D-NY-093) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| A.10750A: Enacts the restriction of anticoagulant pesticide transactions for online and retail stores actView Source | New York | NY Assemb. Chris Burdick (D-NY-093) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB5305: Pesticide-Coated/Treated SeedsView Source | Illinois | IL Rep. Anna Moeller (D-IL-043) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| H.B.1880: RELATING TO PESTICIDES.View Source | Hawaii | HI Rep. Sean Quinlan (D-HI-047) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Passed Original Chamber | |
| HB743: Prohibit the use of intentionally added PFAS in various productsView Source | Ohio | OH Rep. Daniel "Dan" Troy (D-OH-023), OH Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-OH-042) | Toxic Chemicals | PFAS, Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HF4363: Civil cause of action for trespass of intangible particulate matter created.View Source | Minnesota | MN Rep. Rick Hansen (D-MN-053B) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| S.B.2103: RELATING TO PESTICIDES.View Source | Hawaii | HI Sen. Mike Gabbard (D-HI-021) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Passed Original Chamber | |
| S.B.2713: RELATING TO PESTICIDE BUFFER ZONES.View Source | Hawaii | HI Sen. Mike Gabbard (D-HI-021) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Passed Original Chamber | |
| H5217: An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environmentView Source | Massachusetts | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Out of Committee | ||
| A.4569: Requires notification prior to certain mosquito control spraying applications.View Source | New Jersey | NJ Assemb. Annette Quijano (D-NJ-020), NJ Assemb. Rosaura "Rosy" Bagolie (D-NJ-027) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| SF4277: Definition of currently avoidable use modification in the pesticide control chapterView Source | Minnesota | MN Sen. Robert "Rob" Kupec (D-MN-004) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB1018: prohibiting the use of certain second generation anticoagulant rodenticides.View Source | New Hampshire | NH Rep. Cathryn Harvey (D-NH-New Hampshire House Cheshire 06) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB1053: establishing a study committee to determine if and how the department of agriculture could receive electronically-submitted pesticide use reports.View Source | New Hampshire | NH Rep. Peter Bixby (D-NH-New Hampshire House Strafford 13) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| SF4160: Prohibit the sale and use of paraquat dichlorideView Source | Minnesota | MN Sen. John Hoffman (D-MN-034) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HF3965: Sale and use of paraquat dichloride prohibited, commissioner required to collect and dispose of paraquat dichloride, and report required.View Source | Minnesota | MN Rep. Brad Tabke (D-MN-054A) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| H4700: An Act authorizing the town of Truro to regulate the use of pesticidesView Source | Massachusetts | MA Rep. Hadley Luddy (D-MA-Massachusetts House 4th Barnstable), MA Sen. Julian Cyr (D-MA-Massachusetts Senate Cape and Islands) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| H5076: An Act relative to reducing the use of toxic pesticides in the town of EasthamView Source | Massachusetts | MA Sen. Julian Cyr (D-MA-Massachusetts Senate Cape and Islands), MA Rep. Hadley Luddy (D-MA-Massachusetts House 4th Barnstable) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| H4917: An Act relative to a town-wide ban on the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs)View Source | Massachusetts | MA Rep. Kenneth "Ken" Gordon (D-MA-Massachusetts House 21st Middlesex) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| H4972: An Act a petition that the town of Chelmsford be authorized to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within said townView Source | Massachusetts | MA Former Rep. Rodney Elliott (D-MA-Massachusetts House 16th Middlesex), MA Rep. Simon Cataldo (D-MA-Massachusetts House 14th Middlesex) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| H.R.5305: Organics-First PesticidesView Source | South Carolina | SC Rep. William "Bill" Herbkersman (R-SC-118) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Effective | |
| H.B.456: Pesticide AmendmentsView Source | Utah | Homeless Coordinator Tyler Clancy | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| SF4052: Prohibit the sale and distribution of certain seeds coated or treated with systemic insecticides without the approval of the commissioner of agricultureView Source | Minnesota | MN Sen. Mary Kunesh (D-MN-039) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HF3898: Pesticide provisions modified to protect wild-rice water.View Source | Minnesota | MN Rep. Alex Falconer (D-MN-049A) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB1019: revise provisions regarding pesticide laws.View Source | South Dakota | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Effective | ||
| SF3915: Wild-rice water pesticide protection provisions modificationsView Source | Minnesota | MN Sen. Mary Kunesh (D-MN-039) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| SF3916: Wild rice risk justification before authorizing certain activities requirement provisionView Source | Minnesota | MN Sen. Mary Kunesh (D-MN-039) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HF3704: Sale and distribution of certain seeds coated or treated with systemic insecticides without the approval of the commissioner of agriculture, and application or treatment of ornamental outdoor plants and turf with neonicotinoid insecticides prohibited.View Source | Minnesota | MN Rep. Kristi Pursell (D-MN-058A) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB0911: An act relating to prohibiting PFAS chemicals in pesticides and pesticide packagingView Source | Vermont | VT Rep. David Durfee (D-VT-009) | Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| S.B.2333: RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.View Source | Hawaii | HI Sen. Mike Gabbard (D-HI-021) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Out of Committee | |
| AB2587: Food and agriculture: pesticide residue monitoring program.View Source | California | CA Assemb. Juan Alanis (R-CA-022), CA Assemb. David Tangipa (R-CA-008) | Wildlife, Toxic Chemicals | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| SF2316: A bill for an act prohibiting a pesticide containing paraquat, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.View Source | Iowa | IA Sen. Art Staed (D-IA-040) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| A.9436: Relates to finding alternatives to the use of pesticides in the monarch preservation planView Source | New York | NY Assemb. Jo Anne Simon (D-NY-052) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides, Pollinators | Effective | |
| H.B.1237: Pesticide Applications - Subscription Contract Requirements and Registry EstablishmentView Source | Maryland | MD Del. Sheila Ruth (D-MD-044B) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB107: PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES: Modifies the issuance of certification cards for commercial applicators, pesticide salespersons, and agricultural consultantsView Source | Louisiana | LA Rep. Chance Henry (R-LA-042) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB7343: An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Pesticide Control (Restricts Application Of Pesticides And Rodenticides At Schools And Childcare Centers And Requires Schools To Provide Copies Of Notice To Parents And Guardians.)View Source | Rhode Island | RI Rep. Lauren Carson (D-RI-075) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | PFAS, Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB1375: Pesticides; manufacture, distribution, use, or sale of paraquat prohibited.View Source | Virginia | VA Del. Nadarius Clark (D-VA-084) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| SB3400: Pfas-Containing PesticidesView Source | Illinois | IL Sen. Robert "Rob" Martwick (D-IL-010) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife, Water, Land | PFAS, Pesticides, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture & Water | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| S.3235: The "Safe Playing Fields Act"; restricts use of lawn care pesticides at child care centers and certain schools.View Source | New Jersey | NJ Sen. Shirley Turner (D-NJ-015) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| H.B. 2844: Establishes the" Paraquat Ban and Environmental Research Act of 2026"View Source | Missouri | MO Rep. Sherri Gallick (R-MO-062) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| SB 6330: Prohibiting the use of paraquat unless authorized for research conducted under strict safety and reporting protocols.View Source | Washington | WA Sen. Marko Liias (D-WA-021) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB4907: Restricting the use of pesticidesView Source | West Virginia | WV Del. Adam Burkhammer (R-WV-064) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | PFAS, Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| S.B.2439: RELATING TO PESTICIDES.View Source | Hawaii | HI Sen. Karl Rhoads (D-HI-013) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| S.B.2459: RELATING TO PESTICIDES.View Source | Hawaii | HI Sen. Karl Rhoads (D-HI-013) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| SB26-065: Systemic Insecticide Use LimitationsView Source | Colorado | CO Sen. Katie Wallace (D-CO-017), CO Sen. Cathy Kipp (D-CO-014), CO Rep. Elizabeth Velasco (D-CO-057), CO Rep. Kyle Brown (D-CO-012) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB 2516: Placing a moratorium on the use of certain rodenticides.View Source | Washington | WA Rep. Lisa Parshley (D-WA-022) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides, Wildlife Coexistence | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB2472: pesticides; sale; use; restrictionsView Source | Arizona | AZ Rep. Mariana Sandoval (D-AZ-023) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| SB1353: monitoring program; fish contaminants; appropriationView Source | Arizona | AZ Sen. Lauren Kuby (D-AZ-008) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| H.B.1570: RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.View Source | Hawaii | HI Rep. Amy Perruso (D-HI-046) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| H.B.1766: RELATING TO PESTICIDES.View Source | Hawaii | HI Rep. Jeanne Kapela (D-HI-005) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| H.B.1830: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.View Source | Hawaii | HI Rep. Cory Chun (D-HI-035) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| SB871: Relating to: creating a grant program for farmers who implement certain sustainable practices, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)View Source | Wisconsin | WI Sen. Chris Larson (D-WI-007), WI Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-WI-015), WI Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-WI-006), WI Sen. Bradley "Brad" Pfaff (D-WI-032), WI Sen. Melissa Ratcliff (D-WI-016), WI Sen. Jeff Smith (D-WI-031), WI Sen. Kelda Roys (D-WI-026), WI Sen. Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-WI-018) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife, Land | Pesticides, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture & Water | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB0758: An act relating to banning the use of rodenticidesView Source | Vermont | VT Rep. Larry Satcowitz (D-VT-063) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides, Wildlife Coexistence | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| S.B.671: RELATING TO PESTICIDES.View Source | Hawaii | HI Sen. Mike Gabbard (D-HI-021) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides, Pollinators | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| S.8773: Relates to finding alternatives to the use of pesticides in the monarch preservation planView Source | New York | NY Sen. Pete Harckham (D-NY-040) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides, Pollinators | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB2642: pesticides; PFAS; herbicide; prohibitionView Source | Arizona | AZ Rep. Sarah Liguori (D-AZ-005) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB 2279: Evaluating the use of PFAS chemicals in agriculture.View Source | Washington | WA Rep. Lisa Parshley (D-WA-022) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | PFAS, Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| H.B.0091: Agriculture - Neonicotinoid Pesticides - ProhibitionsView Source | Maryland | MD Del. Anne Healey (D-MD-022) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| AB845: Relating to: creating a grant program for farmers who implement certain sustainable practices, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)View Source | Wisconsin | WI Rep. Francesca Hong (D-WI-076), WI Rep. Supreme "Moore" Moore Omokunde (D-WI-017), WI Rep. Ann Roe (D-WI-044), WI Rep. Clinton Anderson (D-WI-045), WI Rep. Alex Joers (D-WI-081), WI Rep. Darrin Madison (D-WI-010), WI Rep. Angelito Tenorio (D-WI-014), WI Rep. Maureen McCarville (D-WI-042), WI Rep. Randy Udell (D-WI-047), WI Rep. Sequanna Taylor (D-WI-011), WI Rep. Margaret Arney (D-WI-018), WI Rep. Angela Stroud (D-WI-073), WI Rep. Ben DeSmidt (D-WI-065), WI Rep. Vincent "Vinnie" Miresse (D-WI-071), WI Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-WI-054), WI Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-WI-079), WI Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-WI-066), WI Rep. Robyn Vining (D-WI-013), WI Rep. Mike Bare (D-WI-080) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| HB0038: Pesticide registration fee increase.View Source | Wyoming | WY Rep. Marilyn Connolly (R-WY-040) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| S.82: Provides State income tax credit for removal of lawns near Barnegat Bay.View Source | New Jersey | NJ Sen. James "Jim" Holzapfel (R-NJ-010) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| S.2286: Requires use of uniform silver flags to mark certain pesticide applications.View Source | New Jersey | NJ Sen. John McKeon (D-NJ-027), NJ Sen. Shirley Turner (D-NJ-015) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| A.1513: Prohibits sale of milkweed plants treated with certain pesticides.View Source | New Jersey | NJ Assemb. Clinton Calabrese (D-NJ-036) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| A.3084: Directs DEP to conduct study to evaluate banning use of paraquat dichloride in New Jersey.View Source | New Jersey | NJ Assemb. Chris Tully (D-NJ-038) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| A.1857: Prohibits use of chlorpyrifos insecticide.View Source | New Jersey | NJ Assemb. James "Jim" Kennedy (D-NJ-022), NJ Assemb. Chris Tully (D-NJ-038) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| A.3719: Requires use of uniform silver flags to mark certain pesticide applications.View Source | New Jersey | NJ Assemb. Alixon Collazos-Gill (D-NJ-027) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| A.3086: Prohibits certain uses of paraquat dichloride.View Source | New Jersey | NJ Assemb. Chris Tully (D-NJ-038), NJ Assemb. Shama Haider (D-NJ-037) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| A.1541: Establishes farm pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer collection and disposal program.View Source | New Jersey | NJ Assemb. Heather Simmons (D-NJ-003), NJ Assemb. Clinton Calabrese (D-NJ-036), NJ Assemb. Ellen Park (D-NJ-037) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| SB0176: An act relating to prohibiting the use of the herbicide paraquatView Source | Vermont | VT Sen. Martine Gulick (D-VT-005) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| AB732: Relating to: prohibiting noncommercial uses of neonicotinoid pesticides. (FE)View Source | Wisconsin | WI Rep. Joy Goeben (R-WI-005), WI Rep. Elijah Behnke (R-WI-006), WI Rep. Rob Kreibich (R-WI-028), WI Rep. Rick Gundrum (R-WI-058) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| H.B.2065: An Act amending the act of March 1, 1974 (P.L.90, No.24), known as the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973, providing for prohibited pesticides.View Source | Pennsylvania | PA Rep. Melissa Shusterman (D-PA-157) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| S.2805: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Agriculture and Fisheries to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to improve pesticide protections for Massachusetts schoolchildren.View Source | Massachusetts | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Out of Committee | ||
| S2746: An Act to protect pollinators and public healthView Source | Massachusetts | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides, Pollinators | Out of Committee | ||
| SB709: Relating to: prohibiting noncommercial uses of neonicotinoid pesticides. (FE)View Source | Wisconsin | WI Sen. Andre Jacque (R-WI-001) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| S2721: An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environmentView Source | Massachusetts | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Out of Committee | ||
| S.2718: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to environment and natural resources mattersView Source | Massachusetts | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Out of Committee | ||
| H4571: An Act authorizing the town of Arlington to prohibit use of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides by commercial pesticide applicatorsView Source | Massachusetts | MA Rep. Sean Garballey (D-MA-Massachusetts House 23rd Middlesex), MA Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-MA-Massachusetts Senate Fourth Middlesex) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| H4310: An Act authorizing the town of Belmont to prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticidesView Source | Massachusetts | MA Rep. David "Dave" Rogers (D-MA-Massachusetts House 24th Middlesex), MA Sen. William "Will" Brownsberger (D-MA-Massachusetts Senate Suffolk and Middlesex) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| H4500: An Act authorizing the town of Concord to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the townView Source | Massachusetts | MA Rep. Simon Cataldo (D-MA-Massachusetts House 14th Middlesex), MA Rep. Carmine Gentile (D-MA-Massachusetts House 13th Middlesex) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| H132: An Act relative to food justice with jobsView Source | Massachusetts | MA Rep. Adrian Madaro (D-MA-Massachusetts House 1st Suffolk) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife, Water, Land | Pesticides, Pollinators, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture & Water | Sustainable Agriculture | Out of Committee |
| SB294: Relating to: labeling plants as beneficial to pollinators. (FE)View Source | Wisconsin | WI Sen. Robert "Bob" Wirch (D-WI-022), WI Sen. Chris Larson (D-WI-007), WI Sen. Tim Carpenter (D-WI-003), WI Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-WI-015), WI Sen. Melissa Ratcliff (D-WI-016), WI Sen. Jeff Smith (D-WI-031), WI Sen. James "Jamie" Wall (D-WI-030), WI Sen. Dora Drake (D-WI-004), WI Sen. Kelda Roys (D-WI-026), WI Sen. Dianne Hesselbein (D-WI-027), WI Sen. Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-WI-018), WI Sen. Jodi Sinykin (D-WI-008) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides, Pollinators | Introduced or Prefiled | |
| AB288: Relating to: labeling plants as beneficial to pollinators. (FE)View Source | Wisconsin | WI Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-WI-020), WI Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-WI-079), WI Rep. Jill Billings (D-WI-095), WI Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-WI-090), WI Rep. Robyn Vining (D-WI-013), WI Rep. Mike Bare (D-WI-080), WI Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-WI-019), WI Rep. Deb Andraca (D-WI-023), WI Rep. Lee Snodgrass (D-WI-052), WI Rep. Karen DeSanto (D-WI-040), WI Rep. Joan Fitzgerald (D-WI-046), WI Rep. Angelito Tenorio (D-WI-014), WI Rep. Jenna Jacobson (D-WI-050), WI Rep. Darrin Madison (D-WI-010), WI Rep. Supreme "Moore" Moore Omokunde (D-WI-017), WI Rep. Renuka Mayadev (D-WI-077), WI Rep. Elijah Behnke (R-WI-006), WI Rep. Ann Roe (D-WI-044), WI Rep. Steve Doyle (D-WI-094), WI Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-WI-054), WI Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-WI-078), WI Rep. Clinton Anderson (D-WI-045), WI Rep. Alex Joers (D-WI-081), WI Rep. Margaret Arney (D-WI-018), WI Rep. Angelina Cruz (D-WI-062), WI Rep. Christian Phelps (D-WI-093), WI Rep. Vincent "Vinnie" Miresse (D-WI-071), WI Rep. Ben DeSmidt (D-WI-065), WI Rep. Tara Johnson (D-WI-096) | Toxic Chemicals, Wildlife | Pesticides, Pollinators | Introduced or Prefiled |
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