Assembly Bill 288 aims to regulate the labeling of plants in relation to their benefits for pollinators. Specifically, the bill prohibits retailers and providers from labeling or advertising plants as beneficial to pollinators if those plants have been treated with systemic insecticides that include warnings about pollinator hazards on their labels. The bill defines key terms such as "plant," "pollinator," and "systemic insecticide" to clarify its scope and application.

The new legal language created under section 94.51 establishes these regulations and outlines the conditions under which plants can be marketed as beneficial to pollinators. The bill is set to take effect on the first day of the seventh month following its publication, emphasizing the importance of protecting pollinators from harmful insecticides while promoting responsible plant sales.