PESTICIDES-NEONICOTINOIDS Senate SponsorsSen. Karina Villa and Mary Edly-Allen 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die 415 ILCS 60/4from Ch. 5, par. 804415 ILCS 60/14.1 newAmends the Illinois Pesticide Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2024, no pesticide containing a neonicotinoid may be used outdoors on any land owned or maintained by the State, except for use in structural pest control or abatement of non-native insect borers, subject to specified restrictions. Provides that the provisions do not prohibit: (i) the use of seeds that are pretreated with neonicotinoids on public lands owned or maintained by the State; (ii) the use of neonicotinoids on property belonging to a public institution of higher education; or (iii) the use of neonicotinoids for wood preservation. Defines "neonicotinoid". Provides that "Restricted Use Pesticide" does not include a pesticide containing a neonicotinoid that is applied by a licensed applicator or certified technician working in structural pest control. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. 1/31/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa 1/31/2023SenateFirst Reading 1/31/2023SenateReferred to Assignments 2/7/2023SenateAssigned to Agriculture 3/10/2023SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 8/14/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die