GeorgiaFertilizers or Pesticides; a manufacturer cannot be held liable for failing to warn consumers of health risks above those required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency; clarify
What it does
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liability for use of fertilizers, plant growth regulators, or pesticides, so as to clarify that a manufacturer cannot be held liable for failing to warn consumers of health risks above those required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with respect to pesticides; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jul 1Effective DateLatest
- May 9Act 94Major
- May 9Senate Date Signed by Governor Brian KempBecame Law
- Apr 7Senate Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- Mar 13House Passed/AdoptedPassed House
- Vote recorded House Vote #277 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 13House Third ReadersMinor
- Mar 13House Committee Favorably ReportedMinor
- Mar 10House Second ReadersMinor
- Mar 6House First ReadersMinor
- Mar 4Senate Passed/Adopted By SubstitutePassed Senate
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #147 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 4Senate Third ReadMinor
- Feb 19Senate Read Second TimeMinor
- Feb 18Senate Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteMinor
- Feb 12Senate Read and ReferredMinor
- Feb 11Senate HopperIntroduced