Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 417: An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 417 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on February 27, 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: Esme Cole (Democratic), Monique Priestley (Democratic), Doug Bishop (Democratic), Greg Burtt (Republican), Conor Casey (Democratic), Brian Cina (Democratic/Progressive), Josh Dobrovich (Republican), Zon Eastes (Democratic), Kate Logan (Democratic), Jim Masland (Democratic), Jubilee McGill (Democratic), Leland Morgan (Republican), Chris Morrow (Democratic), John O'Brien (Democratic), Phil Pouech (Democratic), Heather Surprenant, Casey Toof, Teddy Waszazak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Democratic/Progressive 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esme Cole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-6 |
| Monique Priestley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Orange-2 |
| Doug Bishop | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-20 |
| Greg Burtt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-Washington |
| Conor Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-4 |
| Brian Cina | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | House | Chittenden-15 |
| Josh Dobrovich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orange-3 |
| Zon Eastes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-1 |
| Kate Logan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-16 |
| Jim Masland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Orange-2 |
| Jubilee McGill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-5 |
| Leland Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Grand Isle-Chittenden |
| Chris Morrow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-Windsor-Bennington |
| John O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Orange-1 |
| Phil Pouech | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-4 |
| Heather Surprenant | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Casey Toof | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Teddy Waszazak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read first time and referred to the Committee on Education