The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5155, aims to modernize pesticide reporting in Connecticut by establishing an online database managed by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). This database will allow for the tracking and searching of pesticide sales and usage data in the state, in accordance with existing reporting requirements. Additionally, the DEEP will collaborate with the Department of Agriculture to include information on pesticide-treated seeds. The implementation of this online database is mandated to be completed by December 1, 2028.

To support the development and implementation of this database, the bill appropriates $100,000 from the General Fund to the DEEP for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The overall goal of the bill is to enhance transparency regarding pesticide applications, enabling the public and governmental entities to easily access information about where and what pesticides are being used, as well as the quantities involved. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.