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VT H0345

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

John O'Brien

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of glitter containing intentionally added synthetic polymer microparticles in Vermont beginning January 1, 2028

  • Defines "synthetic polymer microparticles" as solid polymers in particles 5 millimeters or less in size (or up to 15 mm length with specific dimension ratios) at concentrations of 0.01% or greater by weight

  • Exempts glitter that is biodegradable, soluble, or natural and does not contain synthetic polymer microparticles

  • Excludes naturally occurring polymers that have not been chemically modified from the definition of synthetic polymer microparticles

  • Act takes effect July 1, 2025, with the sales prohibition beginning January 1, 2028

Legislative Description

An act relating to prohibiting the sale or distribution of glitter containing intentionally added synthetic polymers

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment2/25/2025

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