Senate bill · S1059 (2025-26)

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

New York State Senate

Latest action Jun 5, 2026

Sponsor: José M. Serrano (State Senator, District 29, Democratic/Working Families)

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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.

Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries

Amends the Environmental Conservation Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill would reduce children's pesticide and insecticide exposure by prohibiting the aerial and ground application of malathion and certain pyrethroid-based insecticides within. 100 feet of any school, day care center, or park. This bill also prohibits the use of such insecticides within a park which allows municipalities to use a more restrictive standard if one is set forth.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

Environmental Conservation · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Environmental Conservation · New York State Senate.

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Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

The sponsor's argument

Why José M. Serrano says this is needed

The full extent of children's risks from aggregate exposure to pesti- cides remains unclear. Still, there is growing evidence of increased susceptibility in infants and children from exposure which may adversely affect the nervous system and immune system. Despite this growing evidence, mosquito control trucks too often fog or spray in and around places where children are currently, or will be present, including schools, day cares, and parks. Moreover, even if children are not pres- ent at the time of the fogging, there is no requirement that items like playground equipment be thoroughly wiped down prior to use. Therefore, to protect the health and well-being of our youth, the prohibition set forth in this legislation seeks to prevent and lessen the potential adverse effects of widespread pesticide spraying, and enhance New York State's school anti-pesticide laws.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Environmental Conservation
Senate Environmental ConservationMar 25, 2026Result: passed
(11) (0) (0) (0)
Vote: Committee vote · Environmental Conservation
Senate Environmental ConservationMay 13, 2025Result: passed
(11) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

Jun 5, 2026
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Mar 30, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Mar 26, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Mar 25, 2026
1ST Report CAL.643
1ST REPORT CAL.643
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Senate

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Jun 13, 2025
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
May 15, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
May 14, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 13, 2025
1ST Report CAL.1051
1ST REPORT CAL.1051
NY Senate
May 8, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Environmental Conservation
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Senate
Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Senate

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