Municipal regulation of agriculture

State Bills: Vermont

Published April 1st, 2026

Detected April 2nd, 2026

Summary

The Vermont House passed H0941, legislation relating to municipal regulation of agriculture. The bill, sponsored by the Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry, passed on April 1, 2026 after multiple readings and an amendment by Rep. Durfee of Shaftsbury. The legislation grants Vermont municipalities new authority to regulate agricultural activities within their jurisdictions.

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What changed

Vermont H0941 establishes a framework for municipal regulation of agriculture in the state. The bill was introduced March 16, 2026 and passed the House on April 1, 2026, with an amendment added during third reading by Rep. Durfee of Shaftsbury on behalf of the Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry Committee.

Municipalities in Vermont should review the new law to understand the scope of their newly granted regulatory authority over agricultural operations. Agricultural firms operating within affected municipalities should monitor for local ordinances that may be enacted under this authority. The amendment adopted during the legislative process may contain important modifications to the original bill text that parties should obtain and review.

What to do next

Review H0941 final text to determine how municipal agricultural regulations may affect your operations
Monitor for local ordinances enacted by Vermont municipalities under this new authority
Consult with municipal officials regarding any upcoming regulatory changes

Source document (simplified)

ChangeBridge / Vermont / H0941 Passed H0941 H Passed 2026-04-01

An act relating to municipal regulation of agriculture

Bill Details

State Vermont

Session 2025-2026 Session

Chamber House

Official Source legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H...

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Action History

2026-04-01 H Read third time and passed 2026-04-01 H Action Calendar: Third Reading 2026-03-31 H Third Reading ordered 2026-03-31 H Rep. Durfee of Shaftsbury moved to amend the bill, which was agreed to 2026-03-31 H Rep. Durfee of Shaftsbury spoke for the Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry 2026-03-31 H Read second time 2026-03-31 H Action Calendar: Committee bill for second reading 2026-03-27 H Rep. Durfee of Shaftsbury moved to postpone action until March 31, 2026, which was agreed to 2026-03-27 H Action Calendar: Action postponed until March 27, 2026 2026-03-26 H Rep. Durfee of Shaftsbury moved to postpone action until March 27, 2026, which was agreed to 2026-03-26 H Action Calendar: Action postponed until March 26, 2026 2026-03-25 H Action Calendar: Action postponed until March 26, 2026 2026-03-24 H Rep. Durfee of Shaftsbury moved to postpone action until March 26, 2026, which was agreed to 2026-03-24 H Action Calendar: Action postponed until March 24, 2026 2026-03-20 H Action Calendar: Action postponed until March 24, 2026 2026-03-19 H Rep. Durfee of Shaftsbury moved to postpone action until March 24, 2026, which was agreed to 2026-03-19 H Action Calendar: Committee bill for second reading 2026-03-18 H Notice Calendar: Committee bill for second reading 2026-03-17 H Committee bill read the first time and placed on Notice Calendar of March 18, 2026