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introduced · Vermont · House Feb 11, 2026

H 899: An act relating to financing multiunit housing through the Vermont Economic Development Authority

This bill authorizes the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) to jointly finance multiunit housing projects (5+ units) with lenders upon request, but only after consulting with the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA). It requires VEDA to defer to VHFA on applications eligible for financing from both entities. VEDA cannot fund housing developments that already use VHFA's funding. The bill directly affects developers and lenders seeking financing for qualifying multiunit housing projects in Vermont.

Topics ✓ Housing

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 11, 2026

H 897: An act relating to prohibiting the use of social media by children

H.897 requires social media platforms to block Vermont residents under 18 from creating accounts. It directly affects minors under 18 living in Vermont who would be unable to sign up for new social media profiles. The key provision mandates platforms to prohibit account creation for this age group, rather than restricting usage of existing accounts. The bill focuses on preventing new account creation for underage users, not on content moderation or parental controls. This is a direct restriction on platform access for minors under 18 within Vermont.

Topics ✗ Technology

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 11, 2026

H 896: An act relating to creating a New England Organ Bank specialty license plate

This bill creates a specialty license plate for Vermont vehicles under 26,000 pounds, featuring the phrase "donate life" and a design to raise organ donation awareness. Proceeds from plate sales would fund the Organ and Tissue Donation Special Fund, directly supporting organ and tissue donation programs in Vermont. The plate is intended to increase public awareness and provide dedicated funding for donation efforts.

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 10, 2026

H 894: An act relating to prohibiting the use of snowmobiles on the Beebe Spur Rail Trail

H.894 would prohibit snowmobile use on Vermont's Beebe Spur Rail Trail. This bill directly affects snowmobile riders who currently use this specific trail. The key provision is a clear ban on snowmobiles, making it illegal to operate them on the trail without further legal authorization. The bill does not include additional mechanisms or exceptions beyond this prohibition.

Topics ✗ Transportation

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 10, 2026

H 893: An act relating to creating the municipal emergency shelter program and reimbursing municipal corporations for costs associated with emergency housing programs

This bill creates a state program allowing Vermont municipalities to operate emergency shelters meeting disaster response standards, directly affecting towns and cities that provide such housing. It requires the state to reimburse municipalities for actual shelter costs, associated municipal services, and additional staffing, with $1,000,000 allocated from the PILOT Special Fund for public safety and medical services related to the program. Unspent 2027 program funds must be used by January 15, 2027, to provide grants for flood-resilient housing improvements and entry-level family housing (400-1,000 sq. ft., up to two bedrooms) in flood-affected communities.

Topics ✓ Housing

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 10, 2026

H 892: An act relating to school attendance requirements

This bill would define the number of absences that count as chronic absenteeism and raise the compulsory school attendance age from 16 to 18 years in Vermont. It directly affects students aged 16-17 and Vermont school districts, requiring them to enforce attendance until age 18. The key provisions are establishing a clear threshold for chronic absenteeism (e.g., a specific number of missed days) and extending mandatory attendance. This would amend current law to update school attendance requirements for older students.

Topics ✓ Education

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 10, 2026

H 895: An act relating to secondary enforcement of certain motor vehicle violations

H 895 would restrict enforcement of 13 specific minor traffic violations (such as obscured license plates, improper lane changes, or loud mufflers) to situations where an officer has already stopped a driver for a different, primary violation. It prohibits officers from using these minor infractions as the sole reason to stop a vehicle or to request consent for a vehicle search. The bill directly affects drivers who might otherwise be stopped solely for these technical traffic issues. This policy change aims to limit traffic stops based on minor violations and prevent secondary searches after such stops.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 10, 2026

H 891: An act relating to amending the definition of harassment in Title 16

H.891 proposes to update Vermont's legal definition of harassment in Title 16 to explicitly include conduct that creates a hostile environment. This change would directly affect school districts, students, and educators by expanding the scope of behavior classified as harassment under state law. The key provision adds "conduct that creates a hostile environment" to the existing definition, clarifying that such behavior - like severe or pervasive actions interfering with a student's education - would now be covered. The bill aims to strengthen protections against bullying and harassment in school settings without altering existing enforcement mechanisms. This is a substantive policy change focused on clarifying legal standards for school safety.

Topics ✓ Education

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 6, 2026

H 890: An act relating to reducing barriers to nonprofit religious organizations providing preventive health care services

This bill (H.890) proposes to reduce legal or administrative barriers preventing nonprofit religious organizations from providing preventive health care services directly to the public. It specifically targets organizations that operate under religious principles but wish to offer services like vaccinations, screenings, or wellness programs. The bill aims to streamline their ability to deliver these services without unnecessary regulatory hurdles. This would directly affect eligible religious nonprofits and the communities they serve through expanded access to preventive care.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 6, 2026

H 889: An act relating to an exemption for disability-related income on candidate disclosure forms

H.889 would change Vermont's financial disclosure requirements for candidates running for statewide office by excluding Social Security Disability Income and other disability-related income from the forms they must file. This directly affects candidates who receive such income, as it would no longer require them to report it publicly. The bill's key mechanism is a simple amendment to the disclosure form rules to exempt this specific income type. The policy change removes a reporting obligation for this category of income without altering other disclosure requirements.

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 5, 2026

H 888: An act relating to passing a yield bill before Town Meeting Day

H 888 requires Vermont's General Assembly to pass legislation setting the statewide education tax revenue amounts (referred to as "yields") before school districts can vote on their budgets at annual town meetings. This bill directly affects all Vermont school districts and town meeting participants by establishing a new timing requirement for budget votes. The key provision mandates that the legislature must finalize and submit the education tax yield law to the Governor before Town Meeting Day each year. This procedural change ensures school districts have a fixed tax revenue amount to base their budgets on before voting occurs. The bill does not alter tax rates or funding levels, only the sequence of legislative actions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 4, 2026

H 879: An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

H.879 amends Vermont's permit process for applying chemicals to control invasive aquatic species in state waters. It requires property owners of private ponds to apply directly for permits, while municipalities or lake associations (with multiple groups needing joint applications) must apply for all other water bodies. The bill mandates that chemical use be a "measure of last resort" only after nonchemical methods fail, and applicants must prove minimal harm to non-target species. This directly affects pond owners, local governments, and lake associations seeking to manage invasive plants or animals like zebra mussels. The policy emphasizes prevention as the most effective and cost-efficient approach, aligning with Vermont's precautionary principle for water resource management.

Topics ✓ Environment