S.2439

Restricts application of pesticides and rodenticides at schools and childcare centers and requires schools to provide copies of notice to parents and guardians.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2439 restricts pesticide and rodenticide use at schools and childcare centers, mandates integrated pest management plans, and requires.

Rhode Island S2439 aims to restrict the application of pesticides and rodenticides at schools and childcare centers, ensuring safer environments for students and staff. The bill mandates that only licensed or certified commercial applicators can apply these chemicals, except in emergencies where immediate health threats exist. Schools must develop integrated pest management plans consistent with state guidelines and provide these plans to parents, teachers, and staff at the start of each school year.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Agriculture Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 29

12:00 AM

Senate Environment and Agriculture Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

Feb 6

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture