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This bill prohibits the use, sale, distribution, application, or handling of any herbicide containing paraquat, a chemical form of paraquat dichloride, in Washington state, recognizing scientific links between paraquat exposure and an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological disorder. The bill allows for limited exceptions where the director of the relevant state agency can authorize the use of paraquat solely for research purposes, provided that such research adheres to strict safety measures and reporting requirements, and it establishes an effective date of January 1, 2027, aiming to protect public health and encourage the adoption of safer agricultural practices.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6330&Year=2025&Initiative=false