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“On May 18, 2021, a bill was signed into law related to Vermont PFAS legislation that is one of the most aggressive pieces of legislation related to PFAS in the country. The legislation (S 20) is similar to a version of the bill that was proposed in years past; however, unlike the prior bill, the 2021 bill was not hotly debated and passed the legislature without any resistance. Manufacturers of several types of products that contain PFAS must now comply with the legislation terms or face significant penalties. At the same time, companies impacted by the Vermont PFAS legislation must be aware that the bill poses risks to the companies involvement in PFAS litigation in both the short and long term.”