H 654 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An act relating to Vermont Airspace Safety and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Task Force

This bill creates the Vermont Airspace Safety and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) Task Force within the Department of Public Safety. The task force will evaluate reports of unexplained aerial objects (like drones or unidentified craft), assess public safety risks, and coordinate with federal agencies, academic experts, and Vermont's aviation sector. It requires the task force to work with the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) as its primary scientific partner for analyzing data. The bill directly affects Vermont residents and state agencies responsible for airspace safety by establishing a formal process for investigating and responding to UAP reports.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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