TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Shirley K. Turner and Bob Gordon that would protect New Jersey’s children from the harmful effects of pesticides was unanimously approved today by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
“Playgrounds and school yards should be safe places for our children to play and enjoy their childhood, but instead of providing a protected space, we are spraying these lawns with toxins that can have lasting effects on our children’s health and wellbeing,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer and Hunterdon. “Using safe, low-cost alternative treatments, we can keep our children healthy while also keeping our lawns aesthetically attractive. By banning pesticides from our smallest of children’s play spaces, we can ensure that their health is our paramount concern.”