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PA HB2065

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Shusterman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the use of paraquat as a pesticide throughout Pennsylvania
  • Defines paraquat as the chemical with CAS number 4685-14-7 and its salts, including methyl viologen (CAS 1910-42-5) and paraquat bismethylsulfate (CAS 2074-50-2)
  • Amends the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973 by adding a new Section 27.1 on prohibited pesticides
  • Abrogates any existing regulations that conflict with the ban
  • Takes effect one year after enactment

Legislative Description

Providing for prohibited pesticides.

Last Action

Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs

12/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture & Rural Affairs12/9/2025

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