New JerseyNew Jersey would ban selling and planting seeds treated with neonicotinoid pesticides
A year after taking effect, the bill would bar selling, planting, or using farm seeds treated with a pesticide called a neonicotinoid in New Jersey, though officials could approve emergency use.
What it does
A year after it takes effect, the bill would bar selling, planting, or using farm seeds treated with neonicotinoid pesticides in New Jersey. Officials could approve limited emergency use.
Argument forPollinating bees and other wildlife could face less exposure if farmers stop planting seeds treated with these pesticides.
Argument againstFarmers could have fewer ways to protect seeds from pests because the bill removes an exception for applying these pesticides to seeds.
More detail
People would be barred from selling, offering for sale, planting, or using these treated seeds. The rule covers agricultural seeds treated with neonicotinoid pesticides in New Jersey. It also removes an exception for applying these pesticides to seeds. The commissioner could give licensed pesticide applicators written permission to use the pesticide during a valid environmental emergency if it would work and no less harmful option would. Each order could last up to one year. The bill would take effect upon enactment; the seed ban would start 12 months later.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 17Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources CommitteeIntroduced
AgricultureEnvironment & Energy