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WA SB6330
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Marko Liias
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the use, sale, distribution, application, and handling of any herbicide containing paraquat dichloride or any other chemical form of paraquat in Washington State
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Allows the director to authorize limited use of paraquat only for research conducted under strict safety and reporting protocols
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Grants the director authority to adopt rules to implement and enforce the paraquat ban
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Cites peer-reviewed scientific evidence linking paraquat exposure to elevated risk of Parkinson's disease, particularly among farmworkers, pesticide handlers, and rural communities
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Takes effect January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Prohibiting the use of paraquat unless authorized for research conducted under strict safety and reporting protocols.
Last Action
First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
1/29/2026