House Bill No. 5155, titled "An Act Concerning Pesticide Reporting Modernization," mandates the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to establish an online database for tracking pesticide sales and usage in the state by December 1, 2028. This database will allow public and governmental access to data on pesticides sold or used, including information on pesticide-treated seeds in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture. The bill also appropriates $100,000 to DEEP for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, to support the development and implementation of this database.

The bill emphasizes the importance of modernizing pesticide reporting by ensuring that the database includes both current and previously collected data on pesticide applications, such as locations and quantities. The effective date for the provisions of this bill is set for July 1, 2026. Additionally, the estimated total cost for developing the database is projected to be up to $2 million, with ongoing annual costs of approximately $100,000 for maintenance and licensing.