H 21 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An act relating to service of writs of possession

This bill (H 21) changes Vermont court procedure for serving writs of possession, which are court orders to evict tenants and return property to landlords. It allows a sheriff from any county - not just the county where the property is located - to serve these writs. The change directly affects landlords, tenants, and sheriffs involved in eviction cases by streamlining the service process. The key provision amends Vermont law to explicitly permit sheriffs from other counties to handle this service, making the process more flexible for courts and law enforcement.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 9, 2025 Signed May 6, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
22
Key actions
8
Committee
5
Amendments
2
May 6, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor on May 5, 2025
executive
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Delivered to the Governor on April 30, 2025
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Passed in concurrence
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably by Senator Norris for Committee on Judiciary, read 2nd time and 3rd reading ordered
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Judiciary
upper
Apr 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Judiciary
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Report of Committee on Judiciary agreed to
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rep. Malay of Pittsford reported for the Committee on Judiciary
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Introduced
Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced
Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
lower
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
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Karen Dolan
DDemocratic
VT
Chittenden-22