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HB 91 — Maryland

Agriculture - Neonicotinoid Pesticides - Prohibitions

Prohibiting a person from distributing, selling, or using corn, soybean, or wheat seeds that have been coated in or treated with neonicotinoid pesticides; prohibiting an individual from applying neonicotinoid pesticides to treat outdoor ornamental plants and turf; and authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to temporarily suspend the prohibitions under the Act based on certain determinations made by the Secretary in consultation with the Department of the Environment and the Department of Natural Resources.

Latest action: Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. · Jan 19, 2026

In committeeAgricultureAgriculture, Department ofCommerce and BusinessEmergenciesEnvironmentEnvironmental MattersNatural ResourcesNatural Resources, Department ofNoticesPest ControlPlants

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Environment and Transportation (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. Pre-filed

    Nov 1, 2025 · House of Delegates

  2. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    Jan 14, 2026 · House of Delegates

  3. Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.

    Jan 19, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Anne Healey, Sheila Ruth

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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