The bill amends Vermont's regulations on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by instituting a comprehensive ban on the manufacture, sale, or distribution of consumer products that contain intentionally added PFAS. This includes a wide range of items such as aftermarket stain and water-resistant treatments, artificial turf, cleaning products, cookware, dental floss, incontinence protection products, juvenile products, residential rugs and carpets, and ski wax. The legislation also prohibits the sale of textiles or textile articles with regulated PFAS, while allowing the sale of previously used non-compliant products. New definitions related to PFAS and consumer products are introduced, and the bill mandates a report from the Secretary of Natural Resources by January 15, 2027, to evaluate PFAS regulations in other states and provide recommendations for Vermont.

Additionally, the bill requires the Secretaries of Natural Resources and Agriculture, Food and Markets to make recommendations by January 15, 2033, regarding PFAS in complex durable goods and food. Complex durable goods are defined as consumer products with 100 or more components that have a useful life of five years or more. The bill also prohibits personal protective equipment (PPE) containing intentionally added PFAS, with exceptions for respirators that must include written notice to purchasers. The effective dates for various sections of the bill are staggered, with some provisions taking effect as early as July 1, 2025, while others will not take effect until 2029 or 2032. Previous legislation regarding PFAS definitions and regulations is repealed or amended to align with the new provisions.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 10-8003, 10-8503, 9-2494b, 9-63, 9-12C
As Passed By the House -- Official: 10-8003, 10-8503, 9-2494b, 9-63, 9-12C, 9-12A, 9-2494e(19), 9-2494e, 9-2494e(3)
As Passed By the House -- Unofficial: 9-63, 9-12A, 9-2494e(19), 9-2494e, 9-2494e(3)
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Official: 10-8003, 10-8503, 9-2494b, 9-63, 9-12C, 9-12A, 9-2494e(19), 9-2494e, 9-2494e(3), 9-2494p(2), 9-2494p, 9-2494s
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Unofficial: 9-63, 9-12A, 9-2494e(19), 9-2494e, 9-2494e(3), 9-2494p(2), 9-2494p, 9-2494s
As Enacted: 9-63, 9-12A, 9-2494e(19), 9-2494e, 9-2494e(3), 9-2494p(2), 9-2494p, 9-2494s