Assembly Bill 732 aims to regulate the use of neonicotinoid pesticides in Wisconsin by prohibiting their application on outdoor ornamental plants, trees, or turf grown for noncommercial purposes. The bill specifies that such applications are only permissible if they are part of a tree injection, conducted by a certified applicator, or occur during the production of an agricultural commodity, which is defined as any plant, animal, or animal product produced primarily for sale or consumption.

The bill establishes penalties for violations, aligning them with existing regulations for other pesticides. Specifically, individuals who violate this prohibition may face civil forfeitures ranging from $100 to $500 for the first offense and $200 to $1,000 for subsequent violations within a five-year period. The new statute, 94.706, will take effect on January 1, 2026, thereby instituting these restrictions and penalties into law.