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VT H0260

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Monique Priestley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the manufacture, sale, delivery, or distribution of food products containing brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, or red dye no. 3 in Vermont, effective January 1, 2027

  • "Food" is defined broadly to include any raw, cooked, or processed edible substances, including ice, beverages, and ingredients intended for human consumption

  • Attorney General may bring civil actions for injunctive relief, costs, and attorney's fees in Superior Court

  • Civil penalties of up to $5,000 for first violations and up to $10,000 for each subsequent violation

  • Act takes effect July 1, 2025, with an 18-month compliance period before the substance ban begins

Legislative Description

An act relating to prohibiting certain substances in food manufactured, sold, or distributed in Vermont

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services

2/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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