Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

H 739: An act relating to prohibiting the use and sale of the herbicide paraquat

Enacted Last action May 26, 2026: House message: Governor approved bill on May 26, 2026

Plain-language summary

H 739 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to prohibiting the use and sale of the herbicide paraquat. Primary sponsor: Esme Cole (Democratic), Angela Arsenault (Democratic), Daisy Berbeco (Democratic), Michelle Bos-Lun (Democratic), Lucy Boyden (Democratic), Ela Chapin (Democratic), Brian Cina (Democratic/Progressive), Zon Eastes (Democratic), Emilie Krasnow (Democratic), Jim Masland (Democratic), Kate McCann (Democratic), Jubilee McGill (Democratic), Chris Morrow (Democratic), Mike Mrowicki (Democratic), John O'Brien (Democratic), Carol Ode (Democratic), Monique Priestley (Democratic), Chloe Tomlinson (Democratic/Progressive). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): House message: Governor approved bill on May 26, 2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Esme Cole (Democratic); Angela Arsenault (Democratic); Daisy Berbeco (Democratic); Michelle Bos-Lun (Democratic); and 14 more.