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NY S04165

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2023

Primary Sponsor

Brad Hoylman-Sigal

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits distribution, sale, offer for sale, or use of glyphosate or glyphosate-containing products in New York State until July 1, 2028.

  • Establishes a glyphosate task force consisting of representatives from the departments of environmental conservation, health, and agriculture and markets; SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry; New York Farm Bureau; the pesticide industry; and an environmental organization.

  • Task force directed to research health and safety concerns associated with glyphosate, identify safe alternatives, determine whether use should be permitted, and recommend safe practices if permitted.

  • Task force must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the governor and legislature no later than January 1, 2028.

  • Task force ceases to exist on June 30, 2028; members serve without compensation but receive necessary and actual expenses.

Legislative Description

Institutes a moratorium on the distribution, sale or use of glyphosate until a task force completes a study regarding the safety, alternatives and use of such compound.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation2/3/2023

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