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StateOhioIntroduced
HB 1006: Limit manufacturer liability for pesticide failure-to-warn claims
Ty Mathews
HB 1006 status: Introduced (updated Sep 8, 2026).
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Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
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Bipartisan50%
Public opinion40%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill creates a statutory limitation on manufacturer liability regarding 'failure-to-warn' legal claims, provided the pesticide label is compliant with specified regulatory requirements.
Who is affected
Pesticide manufacturers, agricultural workers, consumers, and plaintiffs in product liability litigation.
Requirements and enforcement
Manufacturers must ensure pesticide labels meet specific statutory or regulatory requirements to benefit from the liability limitation.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Effective upon standard passage and gubernatorial signature.
Potential benefits
Potential reduction in litigation costs and increased legal predictability for the agricultural chemical industry.
Risks and tradeoffs
Concerns regarding access to justice for potentially injured parties and the limitation of corporate accountability for hazardous materials.
What is still unknown
The specific regulatory requirements for labeling that trigger the liability protection are not defined in the available abstract.
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Source note
The bill potentially limits legal recourse for individuals who believe they have been harmed by inadequate pesticide warnings.
Analysis scope
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