PESTICIDE-2,4-D BAN

HB 1645 bans the sale and use of ester formulations of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), a common herbicide, under Illinois law. This specifically affects farmers, landscapers, and homeowners who currently use products containing this chemical form. The bill amends the Illinois Pesticide Act to prohibit these ester-based products, while leaving other 2,4-D formulations (like amine-based ones) unaffected. The change directly restricts the availability and application of this specific pesticide chemical form within Illinois.