Proposed Bill No. 5220, introduced by REP. KHANNA of the 149th District, aims to amend the general statutes to restrict the use of neonicotinoids for nonagricultural purposes and the use of seeds treated with similar pesticides. The bill has been referred to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT and mandates the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to implement these restrictions.

The purpose of the bill is to protect human health and the environment, including pollinators, which are vital to the ecosystem and agriculture. The bill does not include specific details on the insertions or deletions of legal language from current law, but it emphasizes the need for legislative action to regulate the use of certain pesticides that may pose risks to the environment and public health.