Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

H 868: An act relating to prohibiting the use of ultra-processed foods in school food programs

Introduced Last action February 3, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

Plain-language summary

H 868 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to prohibiting the use of ultra-processed foods in school food programs. Primary sponsor: Michelle Bos-Lun (Democratic), John Bartholomew (Democratic), Mollie Burke (Democratic), Greg Burtt (Republican), Conor Casey (Democratic), Brian Cina (Democratic/Progressive), Esme Cole (Democratic), Leslie Goldman (Democratic), Troy Headrick (Independent), Jed Lipsky (Independent), Kate Logan (Democratic), Kate McCann (Democratic), Chris Morrow (Democratic), Richard Nelson (Republican), John O'Brien (Democratic), Shawn Sweeney (Democratic), Chloe Tomlinson (Democratic/Progressive). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Michelle Bos-Lun (Democratic); John Bartholomew (Democratic); Mollie Burke (Democratic); Greg Burtt (Republican); and 13 more.