The measure, sponsored by Sen. Shirley Turner of Trenton, would limit the use of lawn-care pesticides on public and private school playgrounds, recreational fields and day care centers.
The bill allows pesticide applications only in emergency situations. It also would restrict children's access to pesticide-treated areas for seven hours after the application.
Turner says the goal is to limit potential health risks to children.
Some studies have shown links between pesticides and childhood cancers.
