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Vermont Legislative Analysis

Last updated Feb 01, 2026, 08:15 PM

Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in Vermont: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.

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VT Analysis

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What you need to know about Vermont right now

SafetyHousingTaxes

Recent Vote

H0002 voted 55-86 in the House

Safety Bill to Watch

H0045: An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms on premises wher…

Hot Topics

Safety and Housing legislation seeing the most activity this session

50

Bills Tracked

35

Introduced

11

Passed

0

Enacted

Why This Matters

How Vermont legislation affects you

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    Vermont's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.

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    Public safety legislation may affect policing, sentencing, or criminal justice procedures.

  • 3

    Housing legislation may affect rent prices, tenant rights, or zoning in your neighborhood.

  • 4

    Legislative momentum is building: 11 passed at least one chamber. These changes take effect soon.

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    Residents should stay informed on legislative changes that could affect daily life or business operations.

Vermont Quick Guide

Common questions about Vermont legislation

Who represents me in Vermont?

Phil Scott

Governor

Phil Scott

Charity R. Clark

Attorney General

Charity R. Clark

Sarah Copeland Hanzas

Secretary of State

Sarah Copeland Hanzas

How does Vermont's legislature work?

Vermont's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.

What are the top issues in Vermont right now?

Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Safety, Housing, Taxes. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.

How do I stay updated on Vermont legislation?

This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.

Vermont at a Glance

Current session overview

50

Total Bills

35

Introduced

11

Passed

0

Enacted

Legislative Progress

Bills moving through the process

Introduced
Passed
Enacted

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Recent bills in Vermont

50 bills match your filter • Always verify the official text

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H0028

An act relating to including an affirmation option in oath requirements in Titles 1–10 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated

Last action: Jan 13, 2026

Engrossed

An act relating to including an affirmation option in oath requirements in Titles 1–10 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated

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Sponsors

Ela Chapin[D] Martin LaLonde[D]

Key Points

  • Relates to including an affirmation option in oath requirements in Titles 1–10 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated
  • Sponsored by Ela Chapin (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
VT

H0001

An act relating to accepting and referring complaints by the State Ethics Commission

Last action: Jun 05, 2025

Passed

An act relating to accepting and referring complaints by the State Ethics Commission

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Sponsors

Martin LaLonde[D] Brian Cina[D] Carol Ode[D] Laura Sibilia[I]

Key Points

  • Relates to accepting and referring complaints by the State Ethics Commission
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Martin LaLonde (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
VT

H0044

An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the laws governing impaired driving

Last action: Jun 02, 2025

Passed

An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the laws governing impaired driving

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Sponsors

Martin LaLonde[D] Thomas Burditt[R]

Key Points

  • Relates to miscellaneous amendments to the laws governing impaired driving
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Martin LaLonde (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
VT

H0050

An act relating to identifying underutilized State buildings and land

Last action: May 27, 2025

Enrolled

An act relating to identifying underutilized State buildings and land

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Sponsors

Conor Casey[D] Kate McCann[D]

Key Points

  • Relates to identifying underutilized State buildings and land
  • Sponsored by Conor Casey (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
VT

H0041

An act relating to abuse of the dead body of a person

Last action: May 22, 2025

Passed

An act relating to abuse of the dead body of a person

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Sponsors

Thomas Burditt[R] Allen Demar[R]

Key Points

  • Relates to abuse of the dead body of a person
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Thomas Burditt (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
VT

H0027

An act relating to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission

Last action: May 20, 2025

Passed

An act relating to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission

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Sponsors

Martin LaLonde[D] Kate Nugent[D]

Key Points

  • Relates to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Martin LaLonde (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
VT

H0046

An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council

Last action: May 14, 2025

Engrossed

An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council

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Sponsors

Anne Donahue[I] Daniel Noyes[D] Mary-Katherine Stone[D]

Key Points

  • Relates to the Rare Disease Advisory Council
  • Sponsored by Anne Donahue (I)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
VT

H0013

An act relating to Medicaid payment rates for community-based service providers

Last action: May 13, 2025

Passed

An act relating to Medicaid payment rates for community-based service providers

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Sponsors

Theresa Wood[D] Daniel Noyes[D]

Key Points

  • Relates to Medicaid payment rates for community-based service providers
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Theresa Wood (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
VT

H0017

An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Morristown

Last action: May 06, 2025

Passed

An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Morristown

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Sponsors

David Yacovone[D] Saudia Lamont[D]

Key Points

  • Relates to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Morristown
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by David Yacovone (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
VT

H0021

An act relating to service of writs of possession

Last action: May 06, 2025

Passed

An act relating to service of writs of possession

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Sponsors

Karen Dolan[D]

Key Points

  • Relates to service of writs of possession
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Karen Dolan (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Sources & neutrality

Sources used

  • LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
  • NGA (governor roster)
  • NAAG (attorney general roster)
  • NASS (chief election official roster)
  • Open States (legislator roster)

Disclaimer

We summarize for clarity. Always check the official text before acting, and verify dates/status directly on the state site.