Vermont

Bills

Every bill and resolution in the 2025-2026 Session, from filing to law.

25 bills on animals and wildlife Sort: Latest action Newest filed Number Title Furthest along
BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
H.928 An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes House Committee on Environment Became law Jun 17, 2026Signed by Governor on June 17, 2026
H.841 An act relating to miscellaneous animal welfare procedures Chea Waters Evans Became law Jun 8, 2026Signed by Governor on June 8, 2026
H.578 An act relating to penalties and procedures for animal cruelty offenses Emilie Krasnow Became law Jun 8, 2026Signed by Governor on June 8, 2026
H.C.R.298 House concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife’s fish culture program for the continued success of aquatic-resource sustainability and the availability of abundant … William "Will" Greer, Gina Galfetti Passed both chambers May 20, 2026Ceremonial Reading
H.C.R.297 House concurrent resolution honoring Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department Director of Fisheries Eric Palmer and extending future best wishes Christopher "Chris" Pritchard Passed both chambers May 15, 2026Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
H.723 An act relating to posting of land Zon Eastes Became law May 1, 2026House message: Governor approved bill on April 30, 2026
H.934 An act relating to the fee for selling hunting licenses Zachary Harvey Died Mar 17, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
S.290 An act relating to no net loss of State lands used for hunting and fishing Patrick "Pat" Brennan Died Jan 22, 2026Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources …
S.289 An act relating to reimbursing the Department of Fish and Wildlife for lost license fee revenue Patrick "Pat" Brennan Died Jan 21, 2026Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources …
S.288 An act relating to hunting or fishing license fees for nonresident students enrolled in Vermont schools Patrick "Pat" Brennan Died Jan 21, 2026Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources …
H.676 An act relating to maintaining patient access to animal-derived thyroid medications Gregory "Greg" Burtt Died Jan 14, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care
H.608 An act relating to allowing purple paint markings as notice for posting against hunting and fishing Theresa Wood Died Jan 8, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
H.230 An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife Larry Satcowitz Died Jan 6, 2026Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy per T…
S.182 An act relating to animal cruelty violation forfeitures and the Animal Welfare Fund Terry Williams Died Jan 6, 2026Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary
H.231 An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes Larry Satcowitz Became law Jun 9, 2025House message: Governor approved bill on June 5, 2025
H.492 An act relating to animal cruelty crimes and penalties Emilie Krasnow Died Mar 25, 2025Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
S.108 An act relating to the Dog, Cat, and Wolf-Hybrid Spaying and Neutering Program Alison Clarkson Died Mar 11, 2025Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Agriculture
S.107 An act relating to reimbursing the Department of Fish and Wildlife for revenue lost due to issuance of free licenses Patrick "Pat" Brennan Died Mar 11, 2025Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources …
H.447 An act relating to rabies vaccination certificate requirements for domestic pet or wolf-hybrid licensure David Durfee Died Feb 28, 2025Read first time and referred to the Committee on Agricultur…
S.100 An act relating to administration of the concentrated animal feeding operation water quality permit Ruth Hardy Died Feb 28, 2025Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources …
H.183 An act relating to strict liability for damages caused by domestic dogs Joshua Dobrovich Died Feb 11, 2025Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
H.166 An act relating to establishing requirements for hunting with dogs Michelle Bos-Lun Died Feb 7, 2025Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
S.38 An act relating to conserving habitat corridors and wildlife crossings Rebecca "Becca" White Died Jan 31, 2025Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources …
S.32 An act relating to providing a free fishing license to persons with developmental disabilities Ruth Hardy Died Jan 30, 2025Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources …
H.14 An act relating to prohibiting the use of animals in product testing Emilie Krasnow Died Jan 9, 2025Read first time and referred to the Committee on Agricultur…

From Vermont's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.