Senate Bill No. 1078, introduced by Murdock, establishes a new section in the Oklahoma Statutes regarding pesticide labeling requirements. The bill stipulates that for any pesticide registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, the label approved by the EPA or a label that aligns with the most recent human health assessment or carcinogenicity classification by the EPA will fulfill any state law requirements for health or safety warnings. This includes the duty to warn and any common law duties, provided the label is approved by both the EPA and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry at the time of sale.

The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and aims to streamline the regulatory process for pesticide labeling by ensuring that compliance with federal standards is sufficient for state requirements. This approach is intended to reduce redundancy and enhance clarity for pesticide manufacturers and users in Oklahoma.