HB1375 — Pesticides; manufacture, distribution, use, or sale of paraquat prohibited.
Last action — Continued from last session
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House of Delegates
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
This bill prohibits the manufacture, distribution, use, or sale of paraquat.
The bill aims to ban paraquat, a herbicide, from being manufactured, distributed, used, or sold. This ban addresses concerns regarding its safety and environmental impact.
Summary
Pesticides; manufacture, distribution, use, or sale of paraquat prohibited.
Bill Text
We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.
Read HB1375 on the official Virginia source →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.
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3.2-3939
7. Any pesticide cont
Inserts “7. Any pesticide cont”.
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3.2-3939
aining paraquat
Inserts “aining paraquat”.
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as an active ingredient
Inserts “as an active ingredient”.
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3.2-3939
.
Inserts “.”.
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3.2-3939
The Department may
Inserts “The Department may”.
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3.2-3939
seize any pesticide
Inserts “seize any pesticide”.
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that is
Inserts “that is”.
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in violation of this subdivision in the manner described
Inserts “in violation of this subdivision in the manner described”.
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in § 3.2-3945. For the purpose
Inserts “in § 3.2-3945. For the purpose”.
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of this subdivision, "paraquat" means any herbicide with
Inserts “of this subdivision, "paraquat" means any herbicide with”.
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Chemical Abstracts Service
Inserts “Chemical Abstracts Service”.
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(CAS)
Inserts “(CAS)”.
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number
Inserts “number”.
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4685-14-7
Inserts “4685-14-7”.
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and
Inserts “and”.
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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”.
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.
Inserts “.”.
Action History
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H Continued to next session in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N)
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H Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda
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H Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 4-N)
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H House subcommittee offered
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H Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda
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H Assigned HACNR sub: Natural Resources
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H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1375)
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H Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
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H Presented and ordered printed 26105527D
Sponsors
- Nadarius E. Clark · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 4 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Amy J. Laufer | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Hillary Pugh Kent | — | Yea |
| Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Jackie H. Glass | — | Yea |
| John Chilton McAuliff | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Yea |
| Lily V. Franklin | — | Yea |
| Marty Martinez | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Nadarius E. Clark | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| Phil M. Hernandez | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Rodney T. Willett | — | Yea |
| Shelly A. Simonds | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Virgil Thornton | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 50% | 40% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (10)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Hillary Pugh Kent | — | Not Voting |
| Jackie H. Glass | — | Yea |
| John Chilton McAuliff | — | Nay |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Lily V. Franklin | — | Nay |
| Nadarius E. Clark | — | Yea |
| Phil M. Hernandez | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Nay |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB1375 do?
- Pesticides; manufacture, distribution, use, or sale of paraquat prohibited.
- Who sponsors HB1375?
- HB1375 is sponsored by Nadarius E. Clark.
- What is the current status of HB1375?
- This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB1375?
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