The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 505, aims to regulate the use of neonicotinoids, a class of insecticides known to harm pollinators and ecosystems. The bill stipulates that, starting January 1, 2028, the application of neonicotinoids will be prohibited on various types of properties, including golf courses, turf grass, lawns, playing fields, outdoor ornamental plants, and agricultural crops such as corn, wheat, and soybeans. The only exception to this prohibition would be if the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection declares an environmental emergency that necessitates the use of these chemicals.

The bill reflects a growing concern for the protection of pollinators, birds, ecosystems, and public health by imposing stricter regulations on harmful pesticides. The legal language inserted into the current law specifies the types of properties affected by the ban and outlines the conditions under which neonicotinoids may still be used, while no deletions from existing law are noted in the text provided.