House Bill No. 5155, also known as Special Act No. 26-10, establishes a working group within the legislative branch to explore the creation of a searchable database for pesticide sales and usage data, as required by the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection. The working group will review existing pesticide databases from at least two other states, focusing on the costs of development and maintenance, as well as the implications for users such as applicators and retailers. The group will consist of various stakeholders, including representatives from state departments, trade associations, and advocacy groups, and will be co-chaired by members of the General Assembly.

The bill mandates that the working group be convened within thirty days of the appointment of its members and requires it to submit a report detailing its findings and recommendations by January 15, 2027. The report may include legislative proposals and will be submitted to the relevant joint standing committee of the General Assembly. The working group will dissolve upon submission of the report or on January 15, 2027, whichever occurs later. The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new provisions for the establishment and operation of the working group.