Vermont Bills
2025-2026 Session
150 bills shown (most recent activity)
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Last action: New Business/Third Reading
An act relating to the regulation and taxation of tobacco products and tobacco substitutes
Last action: New Business/Third Reading
An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons
Last action: New Business/Third Reading
An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school
Last action: Ordered to lie
An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning the Town Manager
Last action: Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations
An act relating to the recommendations of the Post-Adjudication Reparative Program Working Group
Last action: Favorable report by Committee on Judiciary
An act relating to allowing telehealth appointments to be recorded with patient and provider consent
Last action: Favorable report by Committee on Health and Welfare
Joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment on April 3, 2026
Last action: Read & adopted
Senate resolution reaffirming the abiding friendship between the State of Vermont and the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the 27th anniversary of the Vermont-Taiwan sister-state relationship and supporting enhanced Vermont-Taiwan bilateral relations and Taiwan’s participation in international organ...
Last action: Read 3rd time & adopted on roll call requested by Senator Ingalls, Passed -- Needed 14 of 27 to Pass -- Yeas = 27, Nays = 0
An act relating to housing and common interest communities
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing
An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
An act relating to access to autopsy reports
Last action: Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
An act relating to the Green Mountain Care Board, reference-based pricing, and hospital outsourcing of clinical care
Last action: Read 3rd time & passed on roll call, requested by Senator Weeks, Passed -- Needed 15 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 23, Nays = 6
An act relating to a pathway to licensure for internationally trained physicians and medical graduates
Last action: Read 3rd time & passed
House resolution reaffirming the abiding friendship between the State of Vermont and the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the 27th anniversary of the Vermont-Taiwan sister-state relationship and supporting enhanced Vermont-Taiwan bilateral relations and Taiwan’s participation in international organi...
Last action: Read and adopted
House resolution reaffirming the abiding friendship between the State of Vermont and the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the 27th anniversary of the Vermont-Taiwan sister-state relationship and supporting enhanced Vermont-Taiwan bilateral relations and Taiwan’s participation in international organi...
House resolution reaffirming the abiding friendship between the State of Vermont and the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the 27th anniversary of the Vermont-Taiwan sister-state relationship and supporting enhanced Vermont-Taiwan bilateral relations ...
Last action: Rep. Graning of Jericho moved to commit the resolution to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, which was agreed to
An act relating to homestead property tax yields, the nonhomestead property tax rate, and technical changes to education finance
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education
An act relating to municipal regulation of agriculture
Last action: Third Reading ordered
An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum
Last action: Read third time and passed
An act relating to emergency management
Last action: Read third time and passed
An act relating to sustainable data center deployment
Last action: Read third time and passed
An act relating to enabling unaccompanied homeless youth to obtain certain services without parental consent
Last action: Rep. Wood of Waterbury moved to postpone action until April 1, 2026, which was agreed to
An act relating to identifying underutilized State buildings and land
Last action: Delivered to the Governor on March 31, 2026
Joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment on March 27, 2026
Last action: As adopted by Senate and House
Senate resolution reaffirming the abiding friendship between the State of Vermont and the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the 27th anniversary of the Vermont-Taiwan sister-state relationship and supporting enhanced Vermont-Taiwan bilateral relations and Taiwan’s participation in international organ...
Senate resolution reaffirming the abiding friendship between the State of Vermont and the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the 27th anniversary of the Vermont-Taiwan sister-state relationship and supporting enhanced Vermont-Taiwan bilateral relations...
Last action: Recommitted to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs on motion of Senator Clarkson
An act relating to economic development
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
An act relating to cannabis
Last action: Read 3rd time & passed
An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
An act relating to establishing a primary care payment reform program
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care
An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Last action: Read 3rd time & passed
House concurrent resolution congratulating the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired on a century of advocating for and facilitating the realization of outstanding support services
Last action: Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
House concurrent resolution congratulating the Vermont-associated 2026 Winter Olympics medal winners
Last action: Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
House concurrent resolution celebrating the importance of the manufacturing industry in the Vermont economy and designating April 2, 2026, as Manufacturing Day at the State House
Last action: Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
House concurrent resolution congratulating Sophia Parker of Addison on her selection as the 80th Miss Vermont
Last action: Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
House concurrent resolution designating April 9, 2026, as Alzheimer’s Awareness Day at the State House
Last action: Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
House concurrent resolution honoring the 2026 nominees for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Vermont Youth of the Year award
Last action: Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
House concurrent resolution congratulating Malik Hines on his being named a National Afterschool Association’s 2026 Next Generation of Afterschool Leader
Last action: Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
House concurrent resolution honoring the outstanding achievements of the federal TRIO programs in Vermont
Last action: Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
House concurrent resolution recognizing April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Vermont and honoring Prevent Child Abuse Vermont for a half century of outstanding community leadership and service
Last action: Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
House concurrent resolution congratulating Ryan Kilborn on his selection as the recipient of the Vermont Forest Products Association Outstanding Management of Resources award
Last action: Ceremonial Reading
An act relating to capital construction and State bonding budget adjustment
Last action: Committee bill read first time and referred to Committee on Ways and Means per Rule 35(a)
An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
Last action: Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 69 of 137 to Pass -- Yeas = 97, Nays = 40
An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Last action: Read third time and passed
An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Last action: Read third time and passed
An act relating to miscellaneous administrative and policy changes to the tax laws
Last action: Read third time and passed
An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education law
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education
An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
An act relating to establishing an Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations
An act relating to dam safety
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program
Last action: Read third time and passed
An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
An act relating to building energy efficiency
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
An act relating to educational technology products
Last action: Read third time and passed
An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt
Last action: Read third time and passed
An act relating to data brokers and personal information
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability
Last action: Read third time and passed
An act relating to the excess spending threshold
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
An act relating to health insurance coverage for biomarker testing
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care
An act relating to expanding survivor benefits
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing
An act relating to establishing the Farm and Forestry Operations Security Special Fund to provide payments for farm and forestry operation losses due to weather conditions
Last action: Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026
House concurrent resolution in memory of respected legal community leader, linguist, and musician Robert D. Rachlin
Last action: Ceremonial Reading
House concurrent resolution honoring former Public Service Board Chair and East Montpelier Town Moderator Michael Dworkin
Last action: Ceremonial Reading
House concurrent resolution congratulating Robert Kilburn of Fair Haven on winning the 2024 Ken Schrader Real Racer of the Year Award
Last action: Ceremonial Reading
An act relating to the regulation of forestry under Act 250
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation
House concurrent resolution honoring the Vermont nonprofit sector and the pivotal leadership and support it receives from Common Good Vermont
Last action: Ceremonial Reading
House concurrent resolution recognizing March 25, 2026, as National Medal of Honor Day in Vermont
Last action: Ceremonial Reading
An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Agriculture
An act relating to miscellaneous public utility subjects
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance
An act relating to addressing and preventing chronic absenteeism
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education
An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments
Last action: House message: Governor approved bill on March 5, 2026
An act relating to prohibiting the use and sale of the herbicide paraquat
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Agriculture
An act relating to fiscal year 2027 Opioid Abatement Special Fund appropriations
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
An act relating to captive insurance companies
Last action: House message: Governor approved bill on March 24, 2026
An act relating to youthful offender proceedings
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary
An act relating to clinical decision making
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations
Last action: House message: Governor approved bill on March 24, 2026
An act relating to the right to grow vegetable gardens
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Essex
Last action: House message: Governor approved bill on March 16, 2026
An act relating to the calculation of recidivism and other related criminology measures
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary
An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Institutions
An act relating to travel disclosures for legislators and certain executive officers
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services
An act relating to an energy navigator program report
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
An act relating to licensure of early childhood educators by the Office of Professional Regulation
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
An act relating to eliminating the requirement for a presentence investigation for imposition of a deferred sentence
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
An act relating to commercial property-assessed clean energy projects
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
House concurrent resolution remembering, with great sadness, the historic and interconnected 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disasters that struck the Tohoku region of Japan
Last action: Ceremonial Reading
House concurrent resolution designating March 2026 as Athletic Trainers’ Month in Vermont
Last action: Ceremonial Reading
House concurrent resolution congratulating the Rice Memorial High School Green Knights Division I field hockey team on winning a second consecutive championship
Last action: Ceremonial Reading
House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2025 Rice Memorial High School Green Knights Division II championship girls’ soccer team
Last action: Ceremonial Reading
An act relating to compensation for certain State employees (Pay Act)
Last action: Committee bill read first time and referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)
An act relating to alcoholic beverages
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
An act relating to military affairs
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations
An act relating to crime victim status under the Fair Employment Practices Act
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
An act relating to creating tools for housing production
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
An act relating to designating a franchise relationship
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance
An act relating to firearms procedures
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary
An act relating to health insurance reforms
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance
An act relating to gender equity within Vermont’s correctional facilities
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Institutions
An act relating to toxic heavy metals in baby food products
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
An act relating to Vermont State Employees' Retirement System Group G membership
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations
An act relating to criminal justice agency protocols for an officer-involved shooting
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary
Joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment on March 20, 2026
Last action: As adopted by Senate and House
An act relating to transforming Vermont’s career technical education system
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
An act relating to penalties for second or subsequent violations of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
An act relating to establishing a process for reducing or eliminating hospital services
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care
House concurrent resolution in memory of Alice June Abraham
Last action: Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
House concurrent resolution congratulating the members of Troop 60336 of Milton on earning the Girl Scout Bronze Award
Last action: Ceremonial Reading
An act relating to membership of the Retired Employees’ Committee on Insurance
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
An act relating to the requirement to implement a residential universal design building code
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing
An act relating to the advertisement and costs of utilities under a residential rental agreement
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing
An act relating to hemp products
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
An act relating to technical corrections for the 2026 legislative session
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations
An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
An act relating to neurological rights and the use of artificial intelligence technology in health and human services
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
An act relating to manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
An act relating to posting of land
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
An act relating to the Parole Board
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Institutions
An act relating to exceptions to applicability of State minimum wage
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
An act relating to remedies and protections for victims of coerced debt
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary
An act relating to creating the Vermont Voting Rights Act
Last action: Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
An act relating to motor vehicle inspections
Last action: Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Joint resolution urging the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to reconsider its opposition to the Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) of communication instruction for students with apraxia of speech (AOS) or autism
Last action: Read first time, treated as a bill, and referred to the Committee on Human Services
An act relating to the Green Mountain Passport
Last action: Action Calendar: Third Reading
An act relating to miscellaneous animal welfare procedures
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary
An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations
An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Sister State Program
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations
An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Institutions
An act relating to terminating testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education
An act relating to creating immigration protocols in Vermont schools
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Education
An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system connections
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
House concurrent resolution congratulating the athletes representing Vermont at the 2025 National Senior Games and designating March 18, 2026, as Vermont Senior Games Day at the State House
Last action: Ceremonial Reading
House concurrent resolution recognizing March 2026 as Social Work Month in Vermont
Last action: Ceremonial Reading
House concurrent resolution congratulating Village Garage Distillery of Bennington on winning a silver medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for Bonfire, its debut spirit, a smoked maple bourbon
Last action: Ceremonial Reading
An act relating to a civil action for damages for deprivation of federal constitutional rights by any government official
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary
An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections
Last action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance
An act relating to the Medicaid school-based services program
Last action: Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)
Senate concurrent resolution recognizing March 2026 as International Long COVID Awareness Month in Vermont.
Last action: As adopted by Senate and House
Senate concurrent resolution designating October 5, 2026, as Italian American Day in Vermont.
Last action: As adopted by Senate and House
An act relating to creation of the Cemetery Vandalism Response Fund
Last action: Referred to Committee on Finance per Senate Rule 31
An act relating to fair employment practices
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing
An act relating to water quality of the waters of Vermont
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices
Last action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
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