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
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- Introduced
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Democratic/Progressive 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginny Lyons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Alison Clarkson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Brian Collamore | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Rutland |
| Martine Gulick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Wendy Harrison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windham |
| Nader Hashim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windham |
| Andrew Perchlik | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Washington |
| Anne Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Washington |
| Richard Westman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Lamoille |
| Becca White | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Recommitted to Committee on Health and Welfare on motion of Senator Baruth
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