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IL SB2932
Bill
Status
1/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Julie Morrison
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop and conduct a pesticide drift monitoring study at 3 Illinois schools by January 1, 2022, with findings and recommendations submitted to the General Assembly by January 1, 2023; this provision repeals on January 1, 2024.
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Prohibits application of restricted use pesticides on or within 500 feet of school property during normal school hours (Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding non-instructional days), except for whole structure fumigation.
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Allows pesticide label restrictions to supersede the 500-foot buffer zone requirement if the label contains more restrictive provisions than those in the bill.
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Directs the Department of Public Health to adopt rules necessary to implement the school pesticide application restrictions.
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Takes effect January 1, 2021.
Legislative Description
PESTICIDES-SCHOOLS
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/13/2021