HB0456 prohibits pesticide application within 1,000 feet of school boundaries and requires notification for other pesticides.

HB0456 amends Utah law to prohibit the application of specific pesticides within 1,000 feet of school boundaries, including elementary and secondary schools. The bill defines "boundary of a school" to include school property and areas where school activities occur. It prohibits the use of paraquat dichlorate, atrazine, dicamba, chlorpyrifos, 2,4-dichloroacetic acid, glyphosate, diquat dibromide, perfluoroalkyl substances, and polyfluoroalkyl substances near schools. For other pesticides, it mandates posting signs before and after application. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

HB0456 prohibits pesticide application within 1,000 feet of school boundaries and requires notification for other pesticides.

HB0456 amends Utah law to prohibit the application of specific pesticides within 1,000 feet of school boundaries, including elementary and secondary schools. The bill defines "boundary of a school" to include school property and areas where school activities occur. It prohibits the use of paraquat dichlorate, atrazine, dicamba, chlorpyrifos, 2,4-dichloroacetic acid, glyphosate, diquat dibromide, perfluoroalkyl substances, and polyfluoroalkyl substances near schools. For other pesticides, it mandates posting signs before and after application. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.