Vermont Legislative Events

Identifying Underutilized State Buildings and Land

Vermont Governor signed H0050 into law on April 6, 2026. The act requires identification and reporting of underutilized state buildings and land. Sponsored by Reps. Casey and McCann, the bill underwent extended conference committee deliberations before final passage.

Access to Autopsy Reports

Vermont Senate passed S0210, granting public access to autopsy reports. The bill passed the Senate on February 25, 2026, and received final House passage on April 2, 2026. Sponsored by Sens. Hardy, Gulick, and Lyons, the legislation amends Vermont law to allow next of kin and authorized persons to obtain autopsy reports upon request.

Bennington Charter Amendments - Town Manager Authority

The Vermont General Assembly passed H0694, approving amendments to the Town of Bennington charter concerning Town Manager provisions. The bill passed the House on February 25, 2026, and the Senate on April 2, 2026, completing the legislative process. These are local municipal governance amendments requiring state legislative approval per Vermont charter amendment procedures.