An act relating to restricting perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in consumer products
This bill directs Vermont's Agency of Natural Resources to develop a plan for restricting consumer products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, which are chemicals linked to health and environmental concerns. The plan must identify which products pose risks, establish how manufacturers report PFAS content, define key terms, and outline how the public will receive information about these substances. The agency must gather input from various stakeholders and submit the implementation plan and draft legislation by November 1, 2024, to relevant state committees. The law takes effect on July 1, 2024, and includes pesticides in the definition of consumer products subject to this process.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 3, 2024
Last action Mar 20, 2024
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
13
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Mar 20, 2024
Introduced
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services
lower
Mar 15, 2024
Introduced
Title amended
upper
Mar 14, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommendation of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare agreed to
upper
Mar 14, 2024
Upper · Passed
Read 2nd time, reported favorably with recommendation of amendment by Senator Williams for Committee on Health and Welfare
upper
Mar 14, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare
upper
Mar 13, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare
upper
Jan 3, 2024
Introduced
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ginny Lyons
DDemocratic
Co
Anne Watson
DDemocratic
Co
IW
Irene Wrenner
DDemocratic
Co
Martine Gulick
DDemocratic
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