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Original
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
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3rd
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Opposite
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1st
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Referral
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2nd
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3rd
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Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Agriculture - Neonicotinoid Pesticides - Prohibitions
Sponsored by
Delegates Healey and Ruth
Status
In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis
Synopsis
Prohibiting a person from distributing, selling, or using corn, soybean, or wheat seeds that have been coated in or treated with neonicotinoid pesticides; prohibiting an individual from applying neonicotinoid pesticides to treat outdoor ornamental plants and turf; and authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to temporarily suspend the prohibitions under the Act based on certain determinations made by the Secretary in consultation with the Department of the Environment and the Department of Natural Resources.
Committees
Details
Bill File Type: Pre-Filed
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
11/01/2025
Legislative Date
11/01/2025
Action
Pre-filed
Proceedings
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
1/14/2026
Legislative Date
1/14/2026
Action
First Reading Environment and Transportation
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Text - First - Agriculture - Neonicotinoid Pesticides - Prohibitions
Proceedings
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
1/19/2026
Legislative Date
1/19/2026
Action
Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 11/01/2025 11/01/2025 Pre-filed
House 1/14/2026 1/14/2026 First Reading Environment and Transportation
Text - First - Agriculture - Neonicotinoid Pesticides - Prohibitions
House 1/19/2026 1/19/2026 Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Statutes
Last Updated: 1/19/2026 1:49 PM
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