Kentucky law shields pesticide companies; critics warn of preemption on cancer warnings A new Kentucky law, SB 199, shields pesticide companies from lawsuits if their labels are EPA-approved. The law takes effect July 15, overriding Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto with Republican legislative support. Critics argue it preempts state health warnings, particularly on glyphosate-based products like Roundup. Similar liability shield bills are active in seven states, with Georgia and North Dakota already passing them. A U.S. Supreme Court case this summer may further limit state-level consumer lawsuits over pesticide warnings. A new legal precedent In a move that could reshape pesticide…

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