A 10074 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits the use of the pesticide paraquat

This bill prohibits the use, sale, distribution, and purchase of all pesticides containing paraquat dichloride or its chemical forms (including specific salts like methyl viologen) in New York State. It directly affects farmers, agricultural businesses, and anyone using paraquat-based herbicides, banning all such products starting January 1, 2027. The law explicitly defines "paraquat" using chemical identifiers (CAS numbers) to cover all related formulations. It aims to protect New Yorkers from health risks linked to paraquat exposure, such as Parkinson's disease, as noted in scientific studies cited in the bill's findings. The ban takes effect before the EPA completes its ongoing risk review of paraquat.

Issues: ✓ Environment ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 30, 2026 Last action May 7, 2026

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A10074 → A10074A · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to include additional sponsors and to change the effective date of the pesticide ban. The most significant policy change is shifting the ban's start date from January 1, 2027, to immediately, meaning the prohibition on using paraquat takes effect right away instead of waiting a year.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains focused on banning the pesticide paraquat, but the timing of when this ban applies has been accelerated.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the ban was changed from January 1, 2027, to immediately.

REQUIREMENT

The specific language for the ban was slightly updated to include 'offer for sale' and change the start date reference to 'Beginning January first, two thousand twenty-eight' in the text, though the effective date clause overrides this to 'immediately'.

SCOPE

Additional sponsors were added to the list of legislators introducing the bill.

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Committee

Amendments

Apr 21, 2026

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

lower

Apr 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 10074A

lower

Apr 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

lower

Jan 30, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

lower

1 primary · 22 co-sponsors