AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STATE-WIDE SPOTTED LANTERNFLY CONTROL PROGRAM.

HB 6233 establishes a state-wide program to combat spotted lanternflies by creating a $250,000 fund for municipal grants. Municipalities can apply for grants up to $5,000 each to fund direct control efforts like tree bands, traps, approved insecticides, surveys, and egg mass removal. The program, administered through state statutes, provides direct financial support for localized pest management activities. This bill specifically targets communities affected by lanternfly infestations through practical, on-the-ground control measures.