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 will fulfill any state law requirements for health or safety warnings. This includes the duty to warn and any common law duties, provided that the label is approved by both the EPA and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry at the time of sale, and is consistent with the most recent human health assessments and carcinogenicity classifications by the EPA.

The bill aims to streamline compliance for pesticide manufacturers and sellers by ensuring that adherence to federal labeling standards suffices for state requirements. It is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.