VermontH.2382025-2026 SessionHouseWALLET

An act relating to the phaseout of consumer products containing added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Sponsored By: Amy D Sheldon (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Fluorine-treated packaging is phased out

Beginning July 1, 2027, certain listed products cannot be sold in fluorine‑treated containers. Starting January 1, 2032, any fluorine‑treated container and any consumer product sold in such a container is banned statewide. This closes a packaging pathway for PFAS and reduces exposure from containers.

PFAS phased out in common home goods

Beginning January 1, 2026, PFAS cannot be intentionally added to juvenile products, incontinence products, residential rugs and carpets, aftermarket carpet treatments, textiles, artificial turf, and ski wax sold in Vermont. Starting July 1, 2027, dental floss and household cleaning products with added PFAS are banned. On July 1, 2028, cookware with intentionally added PFAS for food contact is banned. Manufacturers and sellers may not make, sell, or distribute these items in Vermont after the listed dates.

Safer firefighting gear and respirators

Starting July 1, 2025, sellers must give written notice if firefighter station wear contains PFAS and keep the notice for three years. Beginning July 1, 2029, firefighting personal protective equipment with intentionally added PFAS cannot be sold in Vermont. While respirators are still allowed, sellers must give written notice at sale if a respirator contains PFAS and keep it for three years. Starting July 1, 2032, respirators with intentionally added PFAS cannot be sold. By December 15, 2028, the state reports on the availability and cost of PFAS‑free PPE to guide purchases.

State studies future PFAS limits

By January 15, 2027, the state reports on how other states regulate PFAS in products and gives recommendations. By January 15, 2033, the state recommends how to manage PFAS in complex durable goods (100+ parts, 5‑year life or more) and how to address PFAS in food. These studies guide future protections and market transitions.

Stronger enforcement of PFAS product rules

Beginning January 1, 2026, the Attorney General can require a manufacturer to provide a certificate within 60 days showing a product complies or to notify Vermont sellers if it does not. From that date, breaking these PFAS product rules counts as a violation of Vermont consumer protection law. The Attorney General can investigate and sue, and private people keep their rights to seek remedies.

Lower PFAS test level, updated timelines

From July 1, 2027, products count as containing regulated PFAS when total organic fluorine is 50 parts per million or more. From July 1, 2028, outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions is treated as apparel under the law. On January 1, 2026, prior PFAS definitions in the 2024 law are repealed. Starting July 1, 2025, some earlier effective dates are moved to January 1, 2026; July 1, 2027; or July 1, 2028, which delays some rules.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Amy D Sheldon
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Ela Chapin
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

House message: Governor approved bill on June 11, 2025
6/13/2025Senate
Signed by Governor on June 11, 2025
6/11/2025House
Delivered to the Governor on June 5, 2025
6/5/2025House
House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment
5/29/2025Senate
Senate proposal of amendment concurred in
5/28/2025House
Action Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
5/28/2025House
Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
5/27/2025House
Senate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
5/23/2025House
Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
5/21/2025Senate
New Business/Third Reading
5/21/2025Senate
3rd reading ordered
5/20/2025Senate
Proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare agreed to
5/20/2025Senate
Read 2nd time, reported favorably with proposal of amendment by Senator Lyons for Committee on Health and Welfare
5/20/2025Senate
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare
5/20/2025Senate
New Business/Second Reading
5/20/2025Senate
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare
5/16/2025Senate
Second Reading
5/16/2025Senate
Entered on Notice Calendar
5/16/2025Senate
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
3/19/2025Senate
Read third time and passed
3/14/2025House
Action Calendar: Third Reading
3/14/2025House
Third Reading ordered
3/13/2025House
Report of Committee on Environment agreed to
3/13/2025House
Rep. Chapin of East Montpelier reported for the Committee on Environment
3/13/2025House
Read second time
3/13/2025House

Bill Text

As Enacted (ACT 54)
6/18/2025
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As Passed by Both Chambers
6/2/2025
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As Passed by Both Chambers (Unofficial)
6/2/2025
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Senate Proposal of Amendment
5/23/2025
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Senate Proposal of Amendment (Unofficial)
5/23/2025
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As Passed by the House
3/20/2025
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As Passed by the House (Unofficial)
3/20/2025
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As Introduced
2/14/2025
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