Prohibits the use of the pesticide paraquat
New York State bill S 9094 bans the use, sale, distribution, and purchase of all pesticides containing paraquat dichloride or its chemical forms (identified by CAS numbers 4685-14-7, 1910-42-5, and 2074-50-2). The law directly affects farmers, agricultural businesses, and anyone using paraquat-based herbicides in New York. It takes effect January 1, 2027, prohibiting all paraquat products after this date. The bill cites scientific evidence linking paraquat exposure to increased risks of Parkinson's disease and certain cancers, following the EPA's ongoing review of the chemical.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Apr 20, 2026
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The bill was amended to add three new sponsors and update its legislative history to reflect that the committee has discharged the bill and ordered it reprinted. The most significant substantive change is the effective date: the ban on paraquat use was moved from January 1, 2027, to immediately upon the bill's passage.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the pesticide ban remains unchanged, but the timeline for enforcement has been accelerated.
TIMELINE
The effective date for the ban on paraquat was changed from January 1, 2027, to immediately.
REQUIREMENT
The ban text was slightly expanded to include 'offer for sale' as an additional prohibited activity alongside distributing, selling, purchasing, and using the pesticide.
TECHNICAL
The bill's title was updated to include three additional sponsors (Byno, Gonzalez, Krueger) and the header was updated to reflect that the committee has discharged the bill and ordered it reprinted.
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Amendments
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Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9094A
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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