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MS SB2472
Pesticide seller or manufacturer; provide limited immunity for in certain actions.
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Introduced
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
In Committee
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Provide That The Manufacturer Or Seller Of A Pesticide Registered With The Commissioner In Accordance With Sections 63-9-1 Through 63-23-29, And With The United States Environmental Protection Agency Under The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, And Rodenticide Act (fifra), 7 Usc § 136 Et Seq., Shall Not Be Liable In A Civil Action Related To The Labeling Of The Pesticide, Including A Product Liability Action Alleging A Failure To Warn, If The Pesticide At Issue Bore A Label Approved By The Environmental Protection Agency Under Fifra At The Time Of Sale; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill provides limited legal immunity for pesticide manufacturers and sellers in certain civil lawsuits. Specifically, the bill states that manufacturers or sellers of pesticides will not be held liable in civil actions related to product labeling, including failure to warn claims, if the pesticide's label was approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) at the time of sale. The legislation applies to pesticides that are registered both with the state commissioner and the EPA, effectively shielding manufacturers and sellers from legal action when they have complied with federal labeling requirements. The bill will go into effect on July 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation and giving businesses time to understand and prepare for the new legal protection. By offering this immunity, the bill aims to reduce potential legal risks for pesticide manufacturers and sellers while maintaining the existing federal regulatory framework for pesticide labeling.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Andy Berry (R)*,
Lydia Chassaniol (R)*,
John Polk (R)*,
Brian Rhodes (R)*,
Neil Whaley (R)*,
Brice Wiggins (R)*,
Chuck Younger (R)*,
Last Action
Died On Calendar (on 02/13/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SB/SB2472.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/SB/2400-2499/SB2472IN.htm |
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