Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

S 26: An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school

In committee Last action April 28, 2026: Recommitted to Committee on Health and Welfare on motion of Senator Baruth

Plain-language summary

S 26 is a bill introduced in the Vermont Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school. Primary sponsor: Ginny Lyons (Democratic), Alison Clarkson (Democratic), Brian Collamore (Republican), Martine Gulick (Democratic), Wendy Harrison (Democratic), Nader Hashim (Democratic), Andrew Perchlik (Democratic/Progressive), Anne Watson (Democratic), Richard Westman (Republican), Becca White (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Recommitted to Committee on Health and Welfare on motion of Senator Baruth.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ginny Lyons (Democratic); Alison Clarkson (Democratic); Brian Collamore (Republican); Martine Gulick (Democratic); and 6 more.