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Legislation moves to address costly pesticide lawsuits targeting farmers

The House Civil Justice panel advanced HB 129, sponsored by Rep. J.J. Grow.
The legislation aims to limit liability for farmers using approved pesticide products correctly.
HB 129 shields pesticide companies from failure-to-warn lawsuits over health risks like cancer.
Adam Basford stated, "These products are critical for food production," highlighting their importance.
HB 129 will proceed to the Housing, Agriculture, and Tourism Subcommittee, then the Judiciary Committee.

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