New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S1059 — Prohibits the aerial and ground application of malathion and certain pyrethroid-based insecticides

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill bans the use of certain insecticides near schools, daycares, and parks.

This legislation prohibits applying malathion and specific pyrethroid insecticides within 100 feet of schools, daycare centers, and parks. The goal is to reduce exposure to these chemicals in areas frequented by children.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means reduced chemical exposure in community spaces, promoting healthier environments.

Summary

Prohibits the aerial and ground application of malathion and certain pyrethroid-based insecticides within one hundred feet of any school, day care center or park.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. COMMITTED TO RULES

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.643

  5. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  6. COMMITTED TO RULES

  7. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  8. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  9. 1ST REPORT CAL.1051

  10. PRINT NUMBER 1059A

  11. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  12. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — Environmental Conservation

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Anthony H. Palumbo — Yea
Brian Kavanagh — Yea
Dan Stec — Yea
Erik Bottcher — Yea
José M. Serrano — Yea
Michelle Hinchey — Yea
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick — Yea
Patricia Fahy — Yea
Pete Harckham — Yea
Rachel May — Yea
Siela Bynoe — Yea

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Committee vote — Environmental Conservation

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Anthony H. Palumbo — Yea
Brad Hoylman-Sigal — Yea
Brian Kavanagh — Yea
Dan Stec — Yea
José M. Serrano — Yea
Michelle Hinchey — Yea
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick — Yea
Patricia Fahy — Yea
Pete Harckham — Yea
Rachel May — Yea
Siela Bynoe — Yea

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does S1059 do?
Prohibits the aerial and ground application of malathion and certain pyrethroid-based insecticides within one hundred feet of any school, day care center or park.
Who sponsors S1059?
S1059 is sponsored by José M. Serrano.
What is the current status of S1059?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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