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HB1375

Pesticides; manufacture, distribution, use, or sale of paraquat prohibited.

Status:
In House

Latest Action: Feb. 3, 2026
House: Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda

Chief Patron:
Nadarius Clark (D)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. 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. (Less)
  • Bill History

  • 01/21/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26105527D
  • 01/21/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
  • 01/26/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1375)
  • 01/27/2026 - House: Assigned HACNR sub: Natural Resources
  • 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda