An act relating to prohibiting discharge of firearms within 500 feet of a child care facility or school

This bill prohibits discharging a firearm within 500 feet of school property or an open child care facility. It defines "child care facility" to include centers regulated under Vermont law (like licensed providers or prekindergarten programs) and "school property" as land owned by a school. Violators face up to one year in jail or a $1,000 fine, but law enforcement officers acting in their official duties are exempt. The law directly affects anyone discharging a firearm near schools or child care centers during operating hours.