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The Pesticide Makers Bill
Pesticide makers shielded from lawsuits over label claims
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 43, Chapter 8, relative to pesticides.
Bad for everyday people ·
The bill would stop people from suing pesticide sellers if the label was EPA‑approved when sold.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If passed, everyday folks could not hold pesticide companies accountable for misleading labels, letting them avoid court costs while consumers bear any harms.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Applies to any pesticide with an EPA‑approved label at time of sale.
- Removes civil liability for labeling claims.
- Only affects manufacturers and sellers registered with the state and EPA.
- Bill is introduced by Republican sponsors and has not yet moved out of committee.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Johnny Shaw (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Bud Hulsey (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Greg Martin (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
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