Senate Bill No. 1078, introduced by Murdock, establishes a new section in the Oklahoma Statutes that outlines the requirements for pesticide warning labels. 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 the warning requirements under Oklahoma state law. 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 legislative change is intended to reduce redundancy and clarify the obligations of pesticide manufacturers and sellers in Oklahoma.