An act relating to prohibiting the use of plastics in certain technologies

This bill prohibits the construction or operation of new facilities in Vermont that use plastics for energy generation, fuel production, or chemical processing through methods like pyrolysis, gasification, or combustion. It also bans state financial incentives such as grants, tax credits, or loans for any facility using these regulated technologies for plastics. The legislation defines plastics broadly as solid polymers not naturally occurring or carbon-free, and explicitly excludes these processes from being classified as recycling or renewable energy for state programs. The ban applies to both new facilities and modifications to existing ones, with an effective date of July 1, 2025.