Enacts the Municipal Oversight Of Natural Systems By Allowing Non-Toxic Options Act
This bill (A 3557) allows cities and towns to create their own local rules governing pesticide distribution, sale, use, and transportation, as long as those rules don't conflict with existing state laws. It directly affects municipal governments by giving them explicit authority to regulate pesticides locally, supplementing (not replacing) state regulations under the Environmental Conservation Law. Key provisions amend state law to confirm municipal authority and add a new section to the General Municipal Law enabling local pesticide regulations that align with state requirements. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Pat Burke
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
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