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KS HB2476

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Pesticides registered under Kansas law (K.S.A. 2-2204) or federal law (FIFRA) with labels consistent with EPA human health assessments or carcinogenicity classifications automatically satisfy all state warning and labeling requirements

  • Preempts both statutory and common law duties to warn or label pesticides when federal labeling standards are met, citing federal uniformity requirements under 7 U.S.C. § 136v

  • Preserves legal claims and causes of action unrelated to product warnings or labeling

  • Amends the Agricultural Chemical Act of 1947 (K.S.A. 2-2201 et seq.)

  • Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book

Legislative Description

Permitting federal pesticide warning or labeling requirements to satisfy any state pesticide warning or labeling requirements.

Last Action

Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 144-S

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Natural Resources2/4/2026
Agriculture and Natural Resources1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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