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VT S0020
An act relating to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other chemicals of concern in consumer products
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Introduced
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
In Committee
03/24/2021
03/24/2021
Crossed Over
03/19/2021
03/19/2021
Passed
05/11/2021
05/11/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/19/2021
05/19/2021
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to: (1) impose restrictions on the use, manufacture, sale, and distribution of class B firefighting foam containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; (2) impose restrictions on the manufacture, sale, and distribution of food packaging to which perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, phthalates, or bisphenols have been added; (3) impose restrictions on the manufacture, sale, and distribution of residential rugs, carpets, and aftermarket stain and water resistance treatments to which perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances have been added; (4) impose restrictions on the manufacture, sale, and distribution of ski wax; and (5) include perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances on the list of chemicals of high concern to children. VT LEG #351104 v.2 S.20
AI Summary
This bill proposes to: (1) impose restrictions on the use, manufacture, sale, and distribution of class B firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); (2) restrict the manufacture, sale, and distribution of food packaging, residential rugs and carpets, and ski wax containing PFAS, phthalates, or bisphenols; and (3) include PFAS on the list of chemicals of high concern to children. The restrictions would take effect in July 2022 for firefighting foam and chemicals of high concern, and in July 2023 for food packaging, rugs, carpets, and ski wax. The bill also includes provisions related to compliance, notification, and penalties.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Ginny Lyons (D)*,
Becca Balint (D),
Phil Baruth (D),
Chris Bray (D),
Brian Campion (D),
Alison Clarkson (D),
Ann Cummings (D),
Ruth Hardy (D),
Richard McCormack (D),
Christopher Pearson (D),
Andrew Perchlik (D),
Anthony Pollina (D),
Kesha Ram Hinsdale (D),
Dick Sears (D),
Last Action
Senate Message, signed by Governor May 18, 2021 (on 05/19/2021)
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