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Introduced
12/09/2025
12/09/2025
In Committee
12/09/2025
12/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 1, 1974 (P.L.90, No.24), entitled "An act relating to the labeling, distribution, storage, transportation, use, application and disposal of pesticides and devices; providing for registration and examination of such materials; the licensing of pesticide dealers and pest management consultants and imposing penalties," providing for prohibited pesticides.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act by prohibiting the use of paraquat as a pesticide throughout the Commonwealth. The bill defines paraquat specifically by its Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number 4685-14-7 and includes any salts of this chemical, such as methyl viologen (CAS number 1910-42-5) and paraquat bismethylsulfate (CAS number 2074-50-2). The legislation makes it unlawful to use or cause the use of paraquat as a pesticide, with the new regulation set to take effect one year after passage. By specifying CAS numbers, the bill ensures a precise and comprehensive definition of the prohibited substance. The bill also includes a provision that abrogates any existing regulations that might conflict with its provisions, ensuring clear implementation of the paraquat ban.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (14)
Melissa Shusterman (D)*,
Jamie Barton (R),
Justin Fleming (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Valerie Gaydos (R),
Joe Hogan (R),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Natalie Mihalek (R),
Dan Miller (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Ryan Warner (R),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs (on 12/09/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2065 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2065/PN2679 |
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