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introduced · Vermont · House Feb 3, 2026

H 867: An act relating to prohibiting mobile billboards

H.867 prohibits mobile billboards in Vermont by amending sign regulations to clarify that vehicle-mounted advertising displays are banned if they circumvent the law (e.g., remaining stationary for long periods or exceeding vehicle dimensions). It directly affects businesses using vehicles for advertising, such as trucks with large stationary signs. The bill amends definitions to include mobile displays under "signs," removes exemptions for circumventing vehicles, and imposes civil penalties of up to $500 for violations (with escalating fines for repeat offenses). The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 3, 2026

H 864: An act relating to immigration agreements with the federal government

H.864 prohibits Vermont public agencies from entering into agreements with federal immigration authorities to enforce immigration laws or house individuals facing civil immigration violations, requiring only the Governor (with the Attorney General) to authorize such agreements. It bans the collection or sharing of personally identifying information (including immigration status) with federal agencies for immigration enforcement purposes and invalidates any existing agreements conflicting with these rules. The bill does not prevent compliance with federal laws requiring disclosure of immigration information (like 8 U.S.C. § 1373), but state policies conflicting with such federal requirements are abolished. This directly affects all Vermont state and local government agencies, employees, and contractors.

Topics ✓ Immigration

introduced · Vermont · House Jan 30, 2026

H 842: An act relating to the Commission on Public School Employee Health Benefits

This bill (H.842) revises Vermont’s Commission on Public School Employee Health Benefits by reducing its membership from 10 to 9 members, making the Secretary of Education the chair, and limiting alternate members. It requires the Commission to cap the actuarial value of health benefit plans and consider specific factors when making decisions, while adding new dispute resolution options for negotiations. The bill directly affects public school employees and employers in Vermont, as the Commission manages health benefits for school staff. It also mandates that the Secretary of Education contract with a single third-party provider to oversee health savings accounts for school employees.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

introduced · Vermont · House Jan 30, 2026

H 844: An act relating to sales tax and a new surcharge paid on fuel by owners of short-term rental and second home properties

H 844 (Vermont) modifies sales tax rules for fuel used in residential properties. It removes the sales tax exemption for fuel purchases when a property was used as a short-term rental or occupied by the owner for fewer than 183 days in the past year. Instead, owners of such properties must pay a new 3% surcharge on residential fuel sales. Revenue from this surcharge will fund the Home Weatherization Assistance Fund, which helps low-income households improve energy efficiency. The bill takes effect August 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Housing

introduced · Vermont · House Jan 30, 2026

H 845: An act relating to an income tax deduction for the purchase of snow tires

H.845 would create a Vermont personal income tax deduction for residents who purchase snow tires for their personal vehicles. This deduction would allow taxpayers to subtract the full cost of qualifying snow tires from their taxable income when filing state taxes. The bill directly affects Vermont taxpayers who buy snow tires, reducing their state tax liability by the amount spent on the tires. It does not specify a maximum deduction amount or additional eligibility requirements beyond the purchase of snow tires for personal use.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

introduced · Vermont · House Jan 30, 2026

H 843: An act relating to monitoring of municipal wastewater discharges

H 843 requires Vermont's municipal wastewater treatment facilities (pollution abatement facilities) to monitor for pesticides and pharmaceuticals in their discharges. The bill mandates annual monitoring of the top 80% of pesticides and pharmaceuticals most commonly used in Vermont, as determined by the Secretary of Environmental Conservation. Facilities must comply with these monitoring requirements starting July 1, 2026. This directly affects all municipal wastewater systems handling discharges into state waters.

Topics ✓ Environment

introduced · Vermont · House Jan 30, 2026

H 846: An act relating to artificial intelligence and elections

H.846 requires high-traffic online platforms to block materially deceptive election content and label inauthentic or synthetic AI-generated content during specific periods before and after Vermont elections. It prohibits knowingly distributing deceptive election ads with malice within 120 days of an election. The bill also mandates that political advertisements created or altered using AI include a clear disclosure statement. These provisions directly affect online platforms, political advertisers, and election participants in Vermont.

Topics ✓ Technology