Bill > A07947

This bill amends the environmental conservation law to prohibit the installation and use of residential automatic pesticide misting systems in New York State. Specifically, the bill defines a residential automatic pesticide misting system as any device installed on, near, or around the exterior of a residential dwelling that automatically sprays pesticide solutions at timed intervals. The prohibition would take effect on the first day of January following the bill's enactment, making it illegal for any person to install or utilize such a system. The motivation behind this legislation appears to be concerns about potential environmental and health risks associated with continuous, automated pesticide spraying in residential areas. By restricting these misting systems, the bill aims to reduce uncontrolled pesticide exposure for residents, their neighbors, and the surrounding environment. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, signaling the state's intent to quickly implement this new restriction on pesticide application technology.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7947