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Vermont prohibits PFAS in firefighter PPE effective July 2029
PFAS VermontVermont General AssemblyVermont
Announced
Jun 11, 2025
Effective
Jul 1, 2029
Implementation
Jul 1, 2029
Description
Act 54 (H.238), signed into law on June 11, 2025, establishes phased PFAS prohibitions for firefighting equipment. Personal protective equipment (PPE) containing intentionally added PFAS is prohibited effective July 1, 2029. Respirators containing PFAS are prohibited effective July 1, 2032, with written notice requirements until that date. The law also requires written notice for station wear containing PFAS effective July 1, 2025. This complements the existing Class B firefighting foam restrictions.
Sources
- Official9 VSA § 2494f
Key Findings
Vermont prohibits PFAS in firefighter PPE effective July 2029
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