Rodenticide Use Restrictions
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning designating second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides as restricted-use pesticides for the purpose of retail sales in the state.
Bill Summary:
The bill prohibits a person from selling, distributing, applying, or using certain types of rodenticide and rodent glue traps in the state except as authorized for restricted and limited use in a public health emergency and in accordance with certain use requirements and time periods.
A person conducting professional rodent control services in the state is required to prioritize integrated pest management strategies, which involve implementing a combination of nonchemical rodent control measures.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 26-062 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.012 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.011 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-062, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.010 | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
22
AYE
12
NO
1
OTHER
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Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2026 | L.015 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 03/17/2026 | L.017 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 03/17/2026 | L.013 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 03/17/2026 | L.018 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 03/17/2026 | L.016 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 03/04/2026 | L.011 | SEN Agriculture & Natural Resources | Passed [*] | |
| 03/04/2026 | L.012 | SEN Agriculture & Natural Resources | Passed [*] | |
| 02/19/2026 | L.010 | SEN Agriculture & Natural Resources | Passed [*] | |
| 02/19/2026 | L.001 | SEN Agriculture & Natural Resources | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/18/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/17/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 03/13/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 03/04/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 02/19/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Lay Over Amended |
| 01/28/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources |
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