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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To protect pollinators, birds, ecosystems and public health by further regulating the use of neonicotinoids.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to prohibit the use of neonicotinoids (a type of pesticide known for potentially harming pollinators like bees) across several specific contexts starting January 1, 2028. The ban would apply to neonicotinoid applications on golf courses, turf grass, lawns, playing fields, outdoor ornamental plants, state or municipal properties, and certain agricultural crops like corn, wheat, and soybeans. The only exception to this prohibition would be in cases where the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection declares an environmental emergency that requires such pesticide use. The bill's underlying purpose is to protect pollinators, birds, ecosystems, and public health by reducing the widespread application of these potentially harmful chemicals, reflecting growing scientific concerns about the environmental and health impacts of neonicotinoids.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Environment (on 01/13/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00505&which_year=2025 |
BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-00505-R00-SB.PDF |
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