Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

S 176: An act relating to prohibiting the use of the herbicide paraquat

Introduced Last action January 6, 2026: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Agriculture

Plain-language summary

S 176 is a bill introduced in the Vermont Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to prohibiting the use of the herbicide paraquat. Primary sponsor: Martine Gulick (Democratic), Ruth Hardy (Democratic), Ginny Lyons (Democratic), Joe Major (Democratic), Andrew Perchlik (Democratic/Progressive), Rob Plunkett (Democratic), Tanya Vyhovsky (Democratic/Progressive), Becca White (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 6, 2026): Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Agriculture.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Martine Gulick (Democratic); Ruth Hardy (Democratic); Ginny Lyons (Democratic); Joe Major (Democratic); and 4 more.