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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to protect pollinators by eliminating harmful products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect pollinators by eliminating the use of harmful neonicotinoid pesticides in Massachusetts. It defines "neonicotinoid" as a class of pesticides that can be absorbed by plants and present in pollen and nectar, and it prohibits the distribution of neonicotinoids except for neonicotinoid-treated nursery plants. The bill also bans the spraying, release, or application of neonicotinoids on any property within the state, and requires clear labeling of any blooming or flowering plants that have been treated with neonicotinoids, with a description of the risks to pollinators and other non-target organisms. The provisions of the bill are set to take effect in 2022 and 2023.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (11)
Jamie Eldridge (D)*,
Mike Barrett (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
John Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2734 (on 03/03/2022)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S528 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S528.pdf |
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