An Act to protect Massachusetts pollinators

This bill restricts the distribution and use of neonicotinoid pesticides (a class of chemicals harmful to bees and other pollinators) in Massachusetts. It requires that only certified applicators can distribute or apply these pesticides, mandates that applicators provide property owners with specific warnings about risks to bees and ecosystems before application, and excludes certain products like pet care items from these rules. Additionally, the bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to replace non-native grasses around solar installations with native flowering plants to support pollinators. These changes directly affect pesticide applicators, property owners, and state agencies managing public lands.