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introduced · Vermont · House Feb 25, 2026

H 913: An act relating to prohibiting certain prediction markets securities

H.913 prohibits prediction markets that offer securities contingent on outcomes of sports events, politics, disasters, war, or death. It amends Vermont law to treat these markets as illegal wagering under criminal statutes (13 V.S.A. chapter 51) and deems related agreements void, allowing civil recovery for losses (9 V.S.A. chapter 101). The bill also adds a $0.50 fee per wager for all sports betting through state-licensed operators. It directly affects prediction market operators and sports betting platforms, expanding existing gambling regulations to cover these specific financial products.

Tom Stevens (D) Woody Page (R) Phil Pouech (D) Troy Headrick (I) Kate Logan (D)

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 24, 2026

H 911: An act relating to prohibiting PFAS chemicals in pesticides and pesticide packaging

This Vermont bill (H 911) bans the sale and use of pesticides containing PFAS chemicals and prohibits pesticide packaging made with PFAS. It directly affects pesticide manufacturers, sellers, and users within Vermont. The law specifically prohibits both PFAS in the pesticide product itself and PFAS in the packaging materials used for pesticides. Violations would be enforced under Vermont state regulations.

Topics ✓ Environment

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 24, 2026

H 912: An act relating to citation of operators for motor vehicle accidents resulting in death of a vulnerable user

This bill requires Vermont law enforcement officers to issue a citation for careless driving when a motor vehicle operator causes the death of a pedestrian or bicyclist (a "vulnerable user") in a traffic accident. Officers must issue a citation if the accident wasn't witnessed by them but resulted in death, or if the accident was witnessed but the operator couldn't reasonably have avoided it. The bill applies directly to drivers involved in such fatal collisions with pedestrians or cyclists. It creates a clear standard for when citations are mandatory, aiming to hold drivers accountable for preventable accidents.

Topics ✓ Transportation

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 19, 2026

H 910: An act relating to supporting business growth and development in the State

This bill (H 910) provides additional funding and support for Vermont businesses of all sizes and stages. It expands the Vermont Small Business Development Center's capacity, increases funding for the Micro Business Development Program and Vermont Professionals of Color Network, and updates the Vermont Training Program and Employment Growth Incentive. The bill also creates a one-year high school entrepreneurship pilot program focused on technical education. These changes directly affect Vermont businesses, entrepreneurs, and high school students seeking business skills.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 18, 2026

H 905: An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the prohibitions on discrimination

H.905 is a Vermont civil rights bill that updates and integrates protections against discrimination across state laws. It creates a statutory definition of "disparate impact" for civil rights violations, allows individuals to sue for discrimination (private right of action), and requires state/municipal employees to complete bias training. The bill mandates annual law enforcement reports on certain offenses, requires contractors and grant recipients to obtain equity certifications, and establishes new entities including a Civil Rights Data Repository and a Civil Rights Fund. It also prohibits unauthorized federal agreements that would weaken Vermont’s civil rights standards.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 18, 2026

H 909: An act relating to a monument to former Governor Philip Hoff

This bill (H 909) directs Vermont's Department of Buildings and General Services to develop a proposal for a monument on public property honoring former Governor Philip Hoff. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups; it solely addresses the planning process for a commemorative structure. The bill’s purpose is procedural, focusing on the state's capital construction process for a historical tribute. No substantive policy changes or financial commitments are outlined in the bill text.

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 18, 2026

H 908: An act relating to establishing a statewide Parkinson’s disease registry

This bill establishes a statewide Parkinson's disease registry in Vermont. It would create a centralized database to collect health data from Vermont residents diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The registry aims to track patient demographics, treatment outcomes, and disease progression to improve understanding of the condition within the state. This directly affects Vermont residents living with Parkinson's disease and healthcare providers treating them. The registry would serve as a resource for research and potential policy development related to Parkinson's care.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 18, 2026

H 906: An act relating to reimbursing municipalities for services that address the impact of homelessness

H.906 would reimburse Vermont municipalities for costs they've already incurred providing services to address homelessness impacts, such as emergency shelter or outreach. The bill directs funds through the Department for Children and Families (DCF) to municipalities that have spent money on these services. This creates a direct reimbursement mechanism for local governments, ensuring they aren't financially burdened by homelessness-related municipal services.

Topics ✓ Housing

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 17, 2026

H 901: An act relating to inclusion of disability expertise in State, regional, and municipal emergency management

H.901 requires all Vermont municipal, regional, and state emergency management plans to include disability expertise and use a framework (C-MIST) to identify and address the needs of people with disabilities during emergencies. It mandates that emergency planning include people with lived disability experience, partner with disability-led organizations, and update plan templates to ensure accessible shelters, communications, and evacuation routes. The bill also requires schools to develop disability-inclusive emergency plans, prohibits disability-specific disaster registries, and mandates state agencies to inspect emergency shelters for ADA compliance. This directly affects local governments, emergency management organizations, schools, and state agencies responsible for emergency planning and response.

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 17, 2026

H 904: An act relating to establishing an automated DNA tracking system

H.904 proposes creating an automated system to handle DNA match notifications for Vermont's public safety database. The system would automatically receive DNA match alerts from the state database, send them to designated law enforcement agencies, and track the actions those agencies take in response. This bill directly affects law enforcement agencies that use Vermont's State DNA Database and State Databank. The key change is replacing manual processes with an automated workflow for managing DNA match information.

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 17, 2026

H 903: An act relating to information collected by providers during first and second certification

H 903 requires Vermont healthcare providers (physicians and psychiatrists) issuing mental health certification certificates under 18 V.S.A. §§ 7504 and 7508 to consider behavioral information from sources like family, caregivers, school staff, or law enforcement about the patient’s days/weeks prior to evaluation. It prohibits providers from relying solely on a patient’s immediate clinical presentation to determine if they meet the legal standard for "person in need of treatment." Instead, providers must also document additional risk information not visible during the exam, such as patterns of behavior observed outside a clinical setting. This bill directly affects mental health professionals making involuntary treatment certification decisions in Vermont.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 13, 2026

H 900: An act relating to the exemption of Social Security benefits from Vermont income tax

This bill (H.900) would exempt all Social Security benefits from Vermont's personal income tax. It directly affects Vermont residents who receive Social Security benefits, including retirement, disability, or survivor payments. The key provision removes the state tax liability on these benefits, meaning recipients would no longer pay Vermont income tax on that income. The bill aims to provide tax relief for this specific group of Vermonters.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes