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Bill · H 740In progress5mo agoVermont would require detailed fuel sales reporting rules
An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry · Sponsor: Kathleen James (D)
Fuel suppliers covered by state rules would share requested sales information, and the state would receive $300,000 in fiscal year 2027 to prepare those rules and build a database.
Environment & Energy · Government & Ethics
Bill · H 727Failed5mo agoData centers would face new power, water, and reporting rules
An act relating to sustainable data center deployment · Sponsor: Laura Sibilia (I)
If enacted, Vermont would require large data centers to secure special electric contracts and meet detailed energy, water, environmental, and reporting requirements.
Consumer Protection · Environment & Energy
Bill · H 957Became law5mo agoWilliston charter assigns property assessments to qualified assessors
An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Williston · Sponsors: Angela Arsenault (D), Bridget Burkhardt (D) +1 more
Williston's charter provides for property assessments by a qualified assessor and ends the elected lister office, effective June 15, 2026.
AI & Privacy · Government & Ethics
Bill · H 921Became law5mo agoVermont adjusts alcohol sales and event rules for licensees
An act relating to alcoholic beverages
Alcohol businesses could serve and sell more in some settings, with revised rules for tastings, direct delivery, and events.
Bill · S 212Became law5mo agoState sets general permit rules for water and wastewater connections
An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system connections · Sponsor: Anne Watson (D)
The state must set a general permit for water and wastewater connections, with lower fees for those permits, while other permit and delegation options are authorized.
Environment & Energy · Government & Ethics
Bill · H 639Became law5mo agoGenetic testing companies must explain and protect genetic data
An act relating to genetic data privacy · Sponsors: Angela Arsenault (D), Barbara Rachelson (D) +26 more
Starting July 1, 2026, direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies must explain data practices, obtain certain consent, protect genetic data, and honor deletion requests.
AI & Privacy · Consumer Protection
Bill · S 198Became law5mo agoVermont tobacco sellers face higher fees and stricter rules
An act relating to the regulation of tobacco products and tobacco substitutes · Sponsors: Alison Clarkson (D), Ginny Lyons (D)
Tobacco sellers would face new fee amounts and enforcement rules, while minors using false identification could receive community service or cessation help.
Consumer Protection · Public Safety
Bill · H 915Became law5mo agoBeverage companies would join plans to manage container returns
An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers
Deposit initiators would form approved producer groups, fund container returns, and meet new recycling-plan requirements on several dates.
Consumer Protection · Environment & Energy
Bill · H 686Became law5mo agoLobbying ads must be identified and reported year-round
An act relating to expanding identification of certain lobbying advertisements · Sponsors: Anne Donahue (R), Chloe Tomlinson (D) +4 more
Beginning June 17, 2026, groups reporting lobbying advertisements would report them year-round and include details about their content and featured people.
AI & Privacy · Government & Ethics
Bill · S 189Became law5mo agoHospitals must explain plans to end certain services
An act relating to establishing a process for the elimination of certain hospital services · Sponsor: Ginny Lyons (D)
Hospitals considering ending emergency, primary, maternity, or inpatient mental health care must explain their plans to state officials and hear from the public before proceeding.
Emergency Management · Healthcare
Bill · H 928Became law5mo agoAct changes hunting and fishing license rules and land-use fees
An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes
Starting July 1, 2026, the act changes hunting and fishing license rules and puts fees for using Fish and Wildlife Department lands into law.
Emergency Management · Environment & Energy
Bill · S 214Became law5mo agoNEK Choice district may pay New Hampshire schools for pre-K
An act relating to the provision of prekindergarten education in geographically isolated school districts · Sponsor: Kesha Ram Hinsdale (D)
Starting July 1, 2026, the NEK Choice School District may pay tuition for eligible children to attend nearby New Hampshire public pre-K programs.
Bill · H 937Became law5mo agoCrime victims could block offenders from profiting from crimes
An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Crime victims may seek to prevent offenders from profiting from crimes, and a tenant representation pilot is described as operating statewide.
Criminal Justice · Government & Ethics
Bill · H 931Became law5mo agoVermont changes school approval and education agency hiring rules
An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education law
Starting July 1, 2026, approved therapeutic schools changing owners can apply for approval, and the Agency must check certain candidates who could have unsupervised student contact.
Bill · H 930Became law5mo agoVermont schools would adopt policies to address chronic absences
An act relating to addressing and preventing chronic absenteeism
Starting July 1, 2026, Vermont schools would use attendance policies and follow new steps when students reach 20 unexcused absences.
Bill · H 578Became law5mo agoAct sets animal cruelty offenses and seizure procedures
An act relating to penalties and procedures for animal cruelty offenses · Sponsors: Barbara Rachelson (D), Emilie Krasnow (D) +2 more
Starting July 1, 2026, animal cruelty cases would use listed offenses, penalties, forfeiture deadlines, and payment rules for animals seized in cruelty cases.
Criminal Justice · Emergency Management
Bill · H 841Became law5mo agoAnimal welfare director may regulate pet groups and imported animals
An act relating to miscellaneous animal welfare procedures · Sponsor: Chea Evans (D)
The act gives Vermont’s animal welfare director rulemaking authority and sets registration, insurance, sterilization, funding, and reporting provisions effective June 8, 2026.
Government & Ethics · Public Safety
Bill · H 938Became law5mo agoVermont connects homeless households with shelter and housing help
An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum
The state homelessness program offers households shelter and housing help, while a separate bridge program connects some households to rental assistance.
Emergency Management · Housing
Bill · H 171Became law5mo agoAgencies would develop independent officer-shooting investigation rules
An act relating to criminal justice agency protocols for an officer-involved shooting · Sponsor: Tom Burditt (R)
Beginning June 8, 2026, named state agencies and police groups must develop independent officer-shooting investigation rules and report their plan by December 1.
Criminal Justice · Government & Ethics