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VT H0868
VT H0868An act relating to prohibiting the use of ultra-processed foods in school food programs
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to establish guidelines to phase out the use of ultra-processed foods and increase cooking from scratch using more whole, fresh foods in Vermont’s school food programs.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve the nutritional quality of food served in Vermont schools by establishing guidelines to gradually eliminate ultra-processed foods, which are typically high in added sugars, unhealthy fats, and sodium, and instead encourage more meals prepared from scratch using whole, fresh ingredients.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (17)
Michelle Bos-Lun (D)*,
John Bartholomew (D),
Mollie Burke (D),
Gregory Burtt (R),
Conor Casey (D),
Brian Cina (D),
Esme Cole (D),
Leslie Goldman (D),
Troy Headrick (D),
Jed Lipsky (I),
Kate Logan (D),
Kate McCann (D),
Christopher Morrow (D),
Richard Nelson (R),
John O'Brien (D),
Shawn Sweeney (D),
Chloe Tomlinson (D),
Last Action
House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry Hearing (11:30:00 2/27/2026 Room 49) (on 02/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.868 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0868/H-0868%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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