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WV HB4907

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Burkhammer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits application of pesticides containing paraquat, paraquat dichloride, atrazine, dicamba, chlorpyrifos, 2,4-dichloroacetic acid (2,4-D), glyphosate, or PFAS within 1,000 feet of any school
  • Distances are measured from the closest point on the school's property boundary to the area being sprayed
  • Defines perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as fluorinated chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom
  • Effective date is January 1, 2027
  • Amends the West Virginia Pesticide Control Act by adding a new section §19-16A-10a

Legislative Description

Restricting the use of pesticides

Agriculture

Last Action

Markup Discussion

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources1/29/2026

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