An Act to protect Massachusetts pollinators

This bill aims to protect pollinators in Massachusetts by restricting the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, a class of chemicals that can harm bees when present in pollen and nectar. It requires that these pesticides be applied only by certified or licensed applicators and mandates that property owners receive specific warning labels and written acknowledgments before such applications occur on their land. The law explicitly exempts pet care products, personal care items, indoor pest controls, and industrial health-related treatments from these restrictions. Additionally, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is directed to replace non-native turf grasses around its solar energy installations with native plant communities designed to attract honey bees and other pollinators.