Bill > H0443

This bill creates a new section in Florida law that limits products liability actions related to pesticides. Specifically, the bill prohibits lawsuits for failure to warn if the pesticide's label meets certain conditions set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). These conditions include having an EPA-approved label, being consistent with the most recent human health risk assessment, and aligning with the EPA's carcinogenicity classification. However, the bill includes an important exception: manufacturers can still be held liable if the EPA determines they knowingly withheld, concealed, misrepresented, or destroyed material information about the pesticide's health risks or carcinogenicity to obtain or maintain label approval. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and aims to provide legal protection for pesticide manufacturers who comply with federal labeling and safety standards while maintaining accountability for those who deliberately obscure potential health risks.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/443