Bill blocking Kentuckians from suing pesticide makers splits House GOP but still advances

By: Liam Niemeyer

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 883

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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FRANKFORT — A bill that critics say would block Kentuckians from suing pesticide companies for failing to warn of their products’ hazards narrowly passed the Republican-controlled House Tuesday over significant Republican opposition.

Senate Bill 199, sponsored by Sen. Jason Howell, R-Murray, would designate that the warning required under a federal law “shall be deemed a sufficient warning label” and fulfill a pesticide maker’s duty to warn consumers of hazards.

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