Southeast Target States
Southeast Target States
Target states in this region for the 2025 legislative session include Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.
History of Failure-to-Warn in this State
A bill is likely to be introduced in the Louisiana state legislature to eliminate failure-to-warn liability claims for Louisiana residents who are exposed to toxic pesticides and are seeking justice.
On August 7, 2024, the Attorney General of Louisiana jointly filed a petition to EPA with 10 other states requesting the agency promulgate rulemaking to prevent states like California to from adding additional warning labels to pesticide and chemical products that go beyond the pesticide registration warning label requirement pursuant to federal pesticide law. Advocates, including regenerative organic farmers, farmworkers, public health professionals, and community leaders, view this move as an attack on the rights of pesticide exposure victims amidst a failed regulatory system that unnecessarily permits the use of toxic petrochemical-based pesticides.
According to federal campaign finance data collected by the Federal Election Commission, U.S. Representative Troy Carter (D-LA) cumulatively received $6,500 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA) cumulatively received $15,500 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) received $1,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. House Majority Leader Rep. Stephen Scalise (R-LA) cumulatively received $2,500 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) cumulatively received $2,500 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle.
When does the 2025 legislative session begin and end? April 14 to June 12. (Legislative calendar here.)
Who are my elected officials? Find your members of Congress here. Find your state elected officials here.
Local Coverage
Iowa AG petitions EPA to prevent California from requiring a warning label on weedkiller - Des Moines Register (August 8, 2024)
Mississippi
History of Failure-to-Warn in this State
A bill is likely to be introduced in the Mississippi state legislature to eliminate failure-to-warn liability claims for Mississippi residents who are exposed to toxic pesticides and are seeking justice.
See here for the pesticide immunity bill text, HB 1221/SB 2472, introduced in the Mississippi legislature.
The bill was defeated after failing to move out of committee.
Bayer has two registered lobbyists in the state for 2025 according to public records.
According to federal campaign finance data collected by the Federal Election Commission, U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS) cumulatively received $3,500 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) cumulatively received $6,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) cumulatively received $5,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) cumulatively received $3,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle.
When does the 2025 legislative session begin and end? January 7 to April 6. (Legislative calendar here.)
Who are my elected officials? Find your members of Congress here. Find your state elected officials here.
Local Coverage
New Senate Bill Gives Pesticide Buyer & Sellers a Break; Helps Farmers - Ocean Springs Weekly Record (February 3, 2025)
Mississippi farmers look to legislature to protect against litigation threat - Magnolia Tribune (February 5, 2025)
Georgia
History of Failure-to-Warn in this State
A bill is likely to be introduced in the Georgia state legislature to eliminate failure-to-warn liability claims for Georgia residents who are exposed to toxic pesticides and are seeking justice.
See here for the pesticide immunity bill text, SB 144/HB 424, introduced in the Georgia legislature.
Status:
SB 144 and HB 424 were voted out of the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee and House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee on February 19. SB 144 was voted through the Senate on Tuesday, March 4 [42-12].
SB 144 has passed the House [101-58]. However, there is the opportunity to contact the Governor’s office to not sign this legislation. Stay tuned for how to take action!
On August 7, 2024, the Attorney General of Georgia jointly filed a petition to EPA with 10 other states requesting the agency promulgate rulemaking to prevent states like California to from adding additional warning labels to pesticide and chemical products that go beyond the pesticide registration warning label requirement pursuant to federal pesticide law. Advocates, including regenerative organic farmers, farmworkers, public health professionals, and community leaders, view this move as an attack on the rights of pesticide exposure victims amidst a failed regulatory system that unnecessarily permits the use of toxic petrochemical-based pesticides.
According to federal campaign finance data collected by the Federal Election Commission, U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop (D-GA) cumulatively received $17,500 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA) cumulatively received $11,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) cumulatively received $10,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Rep. David Scott (D-GA) cumulatively received $18,500 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle.
When does the 2025 legislative session begin and end? January 13 to April 3. (Legislative calendar here.)
Who are my elected officials? Find your members of Congress here. Find your state elected officials here.
Local Coverage
Georgia lawmakers move to protect fertilizer, pesticide makers from health risk liability - WSBTV.com (February 19, 2025)
Iowa AG petitions EPA to prevent California from requiring a warning label on weedkiller - Des Moines Register (August 8, 2024)
Florida
History of Failure-to-Warn in this State
A bill has been introduced in the Florida state legislature to eliminate failure-to-warn liability claims for Florida residents who are exposed to toxic pesticides and are seeking justice.
See here for the pesticide immunity bill text, HB 129/SB 992 in the Florida legislature.
Status: HB 129 was referred to the Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee as of January 15. The House bill was filed for first reading on March 4, and the bill passed after a public hearing on April 3 as amended here. HB/CS 129 is now in the Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee with a meeting scheduled for April 10, however the bill is not on the published agenda. Stay tuned for more information!
SB 992 was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 28. The Senate bill was introduced on March 4. There was a committee meeting on April 4, however SB 992 was not on the published agenda. The bill is now eligible to be heard on the Senate floor. Stay tuned for more information!
Bayer has two registered lobbyists in the state for 2025 according to public records.
According to federal campaign finance data collected by the Federal Election Commission, U.S. Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) cumulatively received $11,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Rep. William Posey (R-FL) cumulatively received $2,500 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) cumulatively received $5,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle.
When does the 2025 legislative session begin and end? January 14 to May 2. (Legislative calendars here and here.)
Who are my elected officials? Find your members of Congress here. Find your state elected officials here and here.
Local Coverage
Florida bill part of renewed effort to shield weedkiller maker from cancer lawsuits - AP (February 13, 2025)
North Carolina
History of Failure-to-Warn in this State
A bill is likely to be introduced in the North Carolina state legislature to eliminate failure-to-warn liability claims for North Carolina residents who are exposed to toxic pesticides and are seeking justice.
Bayer had six registered lobbyists in 2024 and one registered lobbyist for 2025 according to public records.
According to federal campaign finance data collected by the Federal Election Commission, U.S. Representative Alma Adams (D-NC) received $2,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) cumulatively received $5,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) cumulatively received $2,500 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Rep. Don Davis (D-NC) cumulatively received $15,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) cumulatively received $6,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Representative-elect Addison McDowell (R-NC) cumulatively received $2,500 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC) cumulatively received $13,000 in campaign contributions from pesticide manufacturer-related PACs in the 2024 election cycle.
When does the 2025 legislative session begin and end? January 29 to May 2. (Legislative calendar here.)
Who are my elected officials? Find your members of Congress here. Find your state elected officials here.