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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.
Vermont's H.850 requires federal immigration authorities (like ICE) to obtain a judicial warrant naming a specific person before entering nonpublic areas of schools, hospitals, public libraries, or childcare centers. It prohibits employees of these sensitive locations from granting access without such a warrant, directing supervisors to review warrants before allowing entry. The bill also restricts the Department of Corrections from assisting federal immigration authorities beyond what federal law permits, effectively terminating existing cooperation agreements. This policy change directly affects Vermont's schools, healthcare facilities, libraries, childcare centers, and the state's corrections system regarding federal immigration interactions.
This bill extends the validity period for Vermont operator’s licenses, privilege cards, and nondriver ID cards from four years to eight years, with a transition period allowing current holders to exchange licenses by July 2029. It establishes reduced fees ($62-$85) for low-income individuals seeking these IDs and requires the Vermont DMV to develop a plan ensuring ID cards display a person’s full legal name and are accessible to unhoused individuals and those without permanent addresses. The DMV must also create outreach programs to inform Vermonters about obtaining these IDs. These changes apply directly to all Vermont residents needing these identification documents for driving or non-driving purposes.
