Bill > A01555

This bill prohibits the non-emergency application of pesticides and lawn care pesticides on municipal park lands and state parks, with several key provisions designed to protect public spaces. Specifically, the bill requires that before any pesticide application, the responsible office must provide public notice at least 72 hours in advance, with the notice remaining posted on the premises and any related website for that duration. The bill carefully defines key terms, including "pesticide" (which covers fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, and rodenticides, but excludes sanitizers and disinfectants) and "lawn care pesticide" (which refers to EPA-registered pesticides for lawn and garden use, with specific exemptions for microbial and biochemical pesticides). The legislation also authorizes the department to create rules and regulations to implement these restrictions, with the goal of reducing potentially harmful chemical applications in public recreational spaces. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, signaling an urgent desire to protect park environments and public health by limiting pesticide use in areas where people frequently gather and interact with the natural environment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1555