New England governors approve transformative laws on ‘forever chemicals’

April 26, 2022

Read the full article by Sharon Udasin (The Hill) 

"The governors of two New England states have approved key pieces of legislation that transform their relationships with cancer-linked “forever chemicals” — by restricting their use on Maine farmland and facilitating treatment avenues for toxic exposure in Vermont.  

In Maine, Gov. Janet Mills (D) signed into law on Wednesday a bill that will ban the application of biosolids — also known as “sludge” — that contain so-called forever chemicals on farmland.  

In Vermont, Gov. Phil Scott (R) approved a bill the next day enabling plaintiffs to sue for medical monitoring following exposure to toxins, including these compounds. "

Location:

• North AmericaUSMaine
• North AmericaUSVermont

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• Products
• Environment
• Wildlife
• Health