Bill > H0238

This bill aims to phase out consumer products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are a class of fluorinated chemicals. The legislation prohibits manufacturers from selling or distributing various consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS, including aftermarket stain and water-resistant treatments, artificial turf, cleaning products, cookware, dental floss, incontinency protection products, juvenile products, residential rugs and carpets, and ski wax. The bill also restricts PFAS in textiles and reduces the threshold for regulated PFAS from 100 to 50 parts per million. Additionally, the bill introduces requirements for fluorine-treated containers and mandates that the Secretary of Natural Resources submit reports on PFAS regulation in other states, complex durable goods, and food. The implementation of these restrictions will be phased in over several years, with most provisions taking effect between 2026 and 2028. The bill also includes specific provisions for firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment, requiring manufacturers to provide notice about PFAS content and eventually prohibiting the sale of such items containing PFAS. These regulations aim to reduce human exposure to potentially harmful PFAS chemicals in everyday consumer products.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health and Social Services

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.238