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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Pesticides; manufacture, distribution, use, or sale of paraquat prohibited. Prohibits any person from manufacturing, distributing, using, or selling any pesticide containing paraquat, defined in the bill, as an active ingredient. The bill allows the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to seize any such pesticide containing paraquat on complaint to the circuit court in the area where the pesticide is located.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the manufacture, distribution, use, or sale of any pesticide containing paraquat as an active ingredient, defining paraquat broadly to include specific chemical compounds and their salts. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is authorized to seize any paraquat-containing pesticide found to be in violation of this new provision, following a process similar to other enforcement actions. This amendment adds a new violation category to existing state law concerning pesticide regulations, which already covers issues like unregistered pesticides, mislabeling, and improper disposal.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (9)
Nadarius Clark (D)*,
Bonita Anthony (D),
Jackie Glass (D),
J.R. Henson (D),
Fernando Martinez (D),
Charlie Schmidt (D),
Irene Shin (D),
Richard Sullivan (D),
Kathy Tran (D),
Last Action
Continued to next session in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N) (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1375 |
| Natural Resources Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1375/text/HB1375AHC2 |
| Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1375/text/HB1375AHC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1375) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096471.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1375/text/HB1375 |
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