Bill > HB1570

This bill, effective January 1, 2027, prohibits the sale, possession, or use of pesticides containing neonicotinoids, which are a class of chemicals including acetamiprid, clothianidin, dinotefuran, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam, with specific exceptions for certified pesticide applicators, licensed pest control operators, and the department or authorized state agencies during "rapid response" efforts to control invasive species. "Rapid response" means immediate action to prevent, contain, or eradicate invasive species that threaten agriculture, natural resources, or public health. The bill mandates that the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity conduct comprehensive evaluations of the potential impacts of these authorized neonicotinoid uses on pollinating insects, native birds, aquatic organisms, and human health, with specific deadlines for risk assessments and reevaluations, and the adoption of any necessary control measures by July 1, 2032, based on these findings. The department must also consider cumulative and synergistic impacts of exposure to multiple neonicotinoids unless it can demonstrate otherwise with substantial evidence. If any deadlines are missed, the department must report the reasons to the legislature.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1570&year=2026