86 bills on crime and public safety
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| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.937 | An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures House Committee on Judiciary | Became law | Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor on June 18, 2026 |
| 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.642 | An act relating to youthful offender proceedings Martin LaLonde | Became law | Jun 16, 2026Signed by Governor on June 16, 2026 |
| H.294 | An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities Troy Headrick | Became law | Jun 16, 2026Signed by Governor on June 16, 2026 |
| S.193 | An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons Virginia "Ginny" Lyons | Became law | Jun 16, 2026Signed by Governor on June 16, 2026 |
| H.606 | An act relating to firearms relinquishment and storage procedures Angela Arsenault, Martin LaLonde | Became law | Jun 15, 2026Signed by Governor on June 15, 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.550 | An act relating to gender equity within Vermont’s correctional facilities Troy Headrick | Became law | Jun 8, 2026Signed by Governor on June 8, 2026 |
| S.298 | An act relating to voter protections Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Rebecca "Becca" White | Became law | Jun 8, 2026Signed by Governor on June 8, 2026 |
| H.171 | An act relating to criminal justice agency protocols for an officer-involved shooting Thomas Burditt | Became law | Jun 8, 2026Signed by Governor on June 8, 2026 |
| H.635 | An act relating to eliminating Department of Corrections supervisory fees Troy Headrick | Became law | May 27, 2026House message: Governor approved bill on May 27, 2026 |
| H.559 | An act relating to the Parole Board Alice M. Emmons | Became law | May 26, 2026House message: Governor approved bill on May 26, 2026 |
| S.329 | An act relating to criminal procedures involving firearms Philip Baruth | Died | May 13, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary |
| H.410 | An act relating to the calculation of recidivism and other related criminology measures Martin LaLonde | Became law | May 12, 2026House message: Governor approved bill on May 11, 2026 |
| S.181 | An act relating to eliminating the requirement for a presentence investigation for imposition of a deferred sentence Nader Hashim | Became law | May 7, 2026Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 6, 2026 |
| H.927 | An act relating to technical corrections for the 2026 legislative session House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs | Became law | May 1, 2026House message: Governor approved bill on April 30, 2026 |
| H.626 | An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent Angela Arsenault, Alicia Malay | Became law | Apr 30, 2026House message: Governor approved bill on April 28, 2026 |
| H.744 | An act relating to procedures for release after arrest Martin LaLonde | Became law | Apr 29, 2026House message: Governor approved bill on April 27, 2026 |
| H.549 | An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit Troy Headrick | Became law | Apr 29, 2026House message: Governor approved bill on April 27, 2026 |
| H.540 | An act relating to the recommendations of the Post-Adjudication Reparative Program Working Group Karen Dolan | Became law | Apr 22, 2026House message: Governor approved bill on April 20, 2026 |
| H.887 | An act relating to crime victim status under the Fair Employment Practices Act Emilie Krasnow | Died | Mar 24, 2026Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Developme… |
| H.926 | An act relating to taking account of a defendant’s ability to pay for purposes of criminal fines, fees, and surcharges Esme Cole | Died | Mar 11, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary |
| H.872 | An act relating to enhancing criminal sentences for violent offenders Zachary Harvey | Died | Feb 4, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary |
| H.853 | An act relating to expanded use of contingency management therapy and neurofeedback in Vermont’s health care and criminal justice systems Brian Cina | Died | Feb 3, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Correction… |
| H.781 | An act relating to filing certain juvenile offenses in the Criminal Division Joshua Dobrovich | Died | Jan 27, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary |
| H.780 | An act relating to establishing mandatory minimum sentences of incarceration for retail theft and drug trafficking Joshua Dobrovich | Died | Jan 27, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary |
| H.763 | An act relating to how to count certain offenders for the purpose of periodic reapportionment of districts for the General Assembly William "Will" Greer | Died | Jan 23, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government… |
| S.300 | An act relating to screening for fentanyl during a hospital-administered urine drug screening Terry Williams | Died | Jan 23, 2026Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare |
| H.756 | An act relating to termination of residential rental agreements based on criminal activity and increased penalties for crimes within a dwelling Joshua Dobrovich | Died | Jan 22, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on General an… |
| H.754 | An act relating to repeat violent offenders, assaults against a protected professional, and victim input on plea agreements Joshua Dobrovich | Died | Jan 22, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary |
| H.741 | An act relating to requiring the court to issue an arrest warrant when a criminal defendant fails to appear in court Thomas Oliver | Died | Jan 21, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary |
| S.285 | An act relating to the adoption of policies to allow Vermont State Police officers and correctional officers to wear religious head coverings Tanya Vyhovsky | Died | Jan 21, 2026Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary |
| H.721 | An act relating to juvenile proceedings, criminal procedures, and forensic facilities for criminal justice-involved individuals Thomas Burditt, Patricia McCoy | Died | Jan 20, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary |
| S.272 | An act relating to juvenile proceedings, criminal procedures, and forensic facilities for criminal justice-involved individuals Scott Beck | Died | Jan 16, 2026Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary |
| H.703 | An act relating to expanding the Bill of Rights for Sexual Assault Survivors Gina Galfetti | Died | Jan 15, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary |
| H.702 | An act relating to criminal trespass and residing on land or premises of another person without authority Deborah "Debbie" Dolgin | Died | Jan 15, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary |
| H.682 | An act relating to waiver of criminal history record fees for certain DAIL volunteers Daniel Noyes | Died | Jan 14, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary |
| S.254 | An act relating to allowing probation and parole officers to carry firearms while on duty Brian Collamore | Died | Jan 14, 2026Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary |
| S.252 | An act relating to waiver of criminal history record fees for certain DAIL volunteers Richard Westman | Died | Jan 14, 2026Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance |
| S.237 | An act relating to restructuring the Parole Board Tanya Vyhovsky | Died | Jan 13, 2026Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary |
| H.627 | An act relating to crime victims’ rights in forensic cases Barbara Rachelson | Died | Jan 9, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary |
| H.604 | An act relating to semiautomatic assault weapons Charles Kimbell | Died | Jan 8, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary |
| H.590 | An act relating to prohibiting detention and incarceration of minors under 18 years of age in adult correctional facilities Barbara Rachelson | Died | Jan 7, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary |
| H.572 | An act relating to permitting public access to electronic criminal case records Martin LaLonde | Died | Jan 6, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary |
| H.544 | An act relating to crime victim’s rights in competency discharge proceedings Barbara Rachelson | Died | Jan 6, 2026Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary |
| S.186 | An act relating to jurisdiction of the Criminal Division over plea agreements in proceedings related to juvenile offenders Nader Hashim | Died | Jan 6, 2026Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary |
| S.178 | An act relating to speedy trial procedures in criminal cases Nader Hashim | Died | Jan 6, 2026Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary |
| S.168 | An act relating to the aggregate value of stolen property in certain crimes Richard Westman | Died | Jan 6, 2026Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary |
| S.167 | An act relating to prohibiting possession of semiautomatic assault weapons Alison Clarkson | Died | Jan 6, 2026Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary |
| S.109 | An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures Nader Hashim | Became law | Jun 13, 2025Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 12, 2025 |
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.