HB2065

Providing for prohibited pesticides.

Introduced·12/9/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2065 bans the use of paraquat as a pesticide in the state.

Pennsylvania HB2065 amends the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973 to prohibit the use of paraquat, a chemical with CAS number 4685-14-7, and its salts, including methyl viologen and paraquat bismethylsulfate, as a pesticide. This change overrides any conflicting regulations and will take effect one year after the act's passage.

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee
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History

Dec 9, 2025

House

Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs