An Act protecting pollinators by eliminating harmful products

This bill prohibits the distribution and application of neonicotinoid pesticides in Massachusetts to protect pollinators like bees and butterflies. It defines neonicotinoids as a specific class of chemicals that can harm these insects when present in pollen and nectar. Under the law, these pesticides cannot be sprayed on any property, and their sale is only allowed for treated nursery plants that must carry clear labels warning of risks to non-target organisms. The restrictions on general use and spraying take effect on January 1, 2024, while the labeling requirements for treated plants begin on January 1, 2025.