Virginia 2027 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 1375 — Pesticides; manufacture, distribution, use, or sale of paraquat prohibited.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House of Delegates.

Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits the manufacture, distribution, use, or sale of paraquat pesticides.

This legislation bans any activities involving paraquat, a specific pesticide. It also gives the Department of Agriculture the authority to seize paraquat products.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means decreased environmental risks associated with paraquat usage.

Summary

Pesticides; manufacture, distribution, use, or sale of paraquat prohibited. Prohibits any person from manufacturing, distributing, using, or selling any pesticide containing paraquat, defined in the bill, as an active ingredient. The bill allows the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to seize any such pesticide containing paraquat on complaint to the circuit court in the area where the pesticide is located.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 3.2-3939.

  • 3.2-3939

    7. Any pesticide cont

    Inserts “7. Any pesticide cont”.

  • 3.2-3939

    aining paraquat

    Inserts “aining paraquat”.

  • 3.2-3939

    as an active ingredient

    Inserts “as an active ingredient”.

  • 3.2-3939

    .

    Inserts “.”.

  • 3.2-3939

    The Department may

    Inserts “The Department may”.

  • 3.2-3939

    seize any pesticide

    Inserts “seize any pesticide”.

  • 3.2-3939

    that is

    Inserts “that is”.

  • 3.2-3939

    in violation of this subdivision in the manner described

    Inserts “in violation of this subdivision in the manner described”.

  • 3.2-3939

    in § 3.2-3945. For the purpose

    Inserts “in § 3.2-3945. For the purpose”.

  • 3.2-3939

    of this subdivision, "paraquat" means any herbicide with

    Inserts “of this subdivision, "paraquat" means any herbicide with”.

  • 3.2-3939

    Chemical Abstracts Service

    Inserts “Chemical Abstracts Service”.

  • 3.2-3939

    (CAS)

    Inserts “(CAS)”.

  • 3.2-3939

    number

    Inserts “number”.

  • 3.2-3939

    4685-14-7

    Inserts “4685-14-7”.

  • 3.2-3939

    and

    Inserts “and”.

  • 3.2-3939

    salt of that chemical, including methyl viologen CAS number 1910-42-5 and paraquat bismethylsulfate CAS number 2074-50-2

    Inserts “salt of that chemical, including methyl viologen CAS number 1910-42-5 and paraquat bismethylsulfate CAS number 2074-50-2”.

  • 3.2-3939

    .

    Inserts “.”.

Action History

  1. Continued from last session

  2. Continued to next session in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N)

  3. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 4-N)

  4. House subcommittee offered

  5. Assigned HACNR sub: Natural Resources

  6. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1375)

  7. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  8. Presented and ordered printed 26105527D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (139)

139 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1375 do?
Pesticides; manufacture, distribution, use, or sale of paraquat prohibited. Prohibits any person from manufacturing, distributing, using, or selling any pesticide containing paraquat, defined in the bill, as an active ingredient. The bill allows the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to seize any such pesticide containing paraquat on complaint to the circuit court in the area where the pesticide is located.
Who sponsors HB 1375?
HB 1375 is sponsored by Irene Shin, Charlie Schmidt, Marty Martinez, Rozia A. Henson, Jr., Jackie H. Glass, Bonita G. Anthony, Kathy K.L. Tran, Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr., and Nadarius E. Clark.
What is the current status of HB 1375?
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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