Senate bill · S1363 (2025-26)

Prohibits the nonemergency application of pesticide or lawn care pesticide within any municipal park lands and lands under the jurisdiction of the state office…

New York State Senate

Same as A1555, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Latest action Jun 5, 2026

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

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Prohibits the nonemergency application of pesticide or lawn care pesticide within any municipal park lands and lands under the jurisdiction of the state office of parks, recreation and historic preservation

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Summary

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Amends the Environmental Conservation Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill prohibits the nonemergency application of pesticides on park grounds.

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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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The sponsor's argument

Why José M. Serrano says this is needed

Pesticides pose a variety of human health risks and negative impacts on the environment. Pesticide exposure has been associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, developmental disorders in children, and have been linked to a disruption of endocrine function. In addi- tion, a number of pesticides have been identified as persistent and toxic pollutants. Parks are intended to be a preservation of nature, while providing safe and enjoyable educational and entertainment value for people of all ages. The use of chemical pesticides are inconsistent with these intentions: Parks should be held in trust for the public by the State and municipalities. This bill will help ensure that parks remain as nature intended for today's generation and generations to come.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Environmental Conservation
Senate Environmental ConservationMay 20, 2026Result: passed
(11) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

Jun 5, 2026
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
May 26, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
May 21, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 20, 2026
1ST Report CAL.1304
1ST REPORT CAL.1304
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Senate

Show full history (3 earlier events)

Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Assembly
Jan 10, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Assembly
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Senate

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