H.911

An act relating to prohibiting PFAS chemicals in pesticides and pesticide packaging

Sponsors: Rep. David Durfee

Location: House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

Last Recorded Action: 2/24/2026 - Read first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

9:30 AM

H.911 - An act relating to prohibiting PFAS chemicals in pesticides and pesticide packaging

Expert scientific testimony

Varun Subramaniam, Science Analyst, Environmental Working Group

10:25 AM

H.911 - An act relating to prohibiting PFAS chemicals in pesticides and pesticide packaging

Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

1:00 PM

H.911 - An act relating to prohibiting PFAS chemicals in pesticides and pesticide packaging

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

2:45 PM

H.911 - An act relating to prohibiting PFAS chemicals in pesticides and pesticide packaging

Matt Chapman, Director, Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

9:30 AM

H.911 - An act relating to prohibiting PFAS chemicals in pesticides and pesticide packaging

Steve Dwinell, Director, Plant Industry Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Pamela Bryer, Agrichemical Toxicologist, Plant Industry Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

9:30 AM

H.911 - An act relating to prohibiting PFAS chemicals in pesticides and pesticide packaging

Pamela Bryer, Agrichemical Toxicologist, Plant Industry Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

10:50 AM

H.911 - An act relating to prohibiting PFAS chemicals in pesticides and pesticide packaging

Hao Chen, Assistant Professor; Affiliate, Gund Institute for Environment, UVM

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

9:30 AM

H.911 - An act relating to prohibiting PFAS chemicals in pesticides and pesticide packaging

Julie Arel, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
Andrea Kirk, State Toxicologist
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health