Vermont Bills

introduced · Vermont · House Jan 14, 2026

H 683: An act relating to public nudity

This bill prohibits exposing pubic areas, genitals, or buttocks in public places where others can see, with penalties of up to six months in jail or a $500 fine. It directly affects anyone in public spaces, including private property visible to public areas like sidewalks. Key provisions include exceptions for designated changing areas and granting local municipalities authority to create ordinances or issue permits for designated nude areas or events. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

introduced · Vermont · House Jan 14, 2026

H 662: An act relating to an annual allocation for firefighter cancer screening

This bill requires an annual allocation of at least $145,000 from the Fire Safety Special Fund to provide cancer screenings for all new firefighters entering Vermont's Firefighter I certification program. The screenings must meet National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) 1580 standards for emergency responders. The funding comes from insurance companies that pay into the Fire Safety Special Fund under existing law. This directly affects new firefighter trainees at the Vermont Fire Academy, ensuring they receive standardized cancer screenings as part of their entry-level training. The requirement takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

introduced · Vermont · House Jan 14, 2026

H 670: An act relating to requiring voters to present identification when voting

H.670 requires voters in Vermont to present valid photo identification proving U.S. citizenship when voting in person, early, or by absentee ballot. It specifically mandates that ID include a photo, full name, and current address, with free nondriver identification cards available from the Motor Vehicle Commissioner for eligible voters who need them. First-time voters who registered by mail or online must show ID unless they have already provided it, while all other voters face no ID requirement. Voters without required ID receive a provisional ballot, and religious exemptions are permitted through a signed affidavit.

introduced · Vermont · Senate Jan 14, 2026

S 249: An act relating to hospital collaboration and state action immunity

This bill allows Vermont hospitals and health systems to collaborate on specific health policy goals - such as reducing costs, improving care access, preserving rural hospitals, or advancing the state’s health strategic plan - while qualifying for legal protection from antitrust lawsuits. To qualify, collaborations must be approved by the Secretary of Human Services, who must confirm they align with state health goals and approve each initiative before implementation. The bill also permits participating hospitals to share cost, quality, and workforce data without violating antitrust laws. The Agency of Human Services will actively supervise these collaborations to ensure compliance with state policy.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

introduced · Vermont · House Jan 14, 2026

H 668: An act relating to automatic renewal contracts

This bill requires sellers and lessors to make it significantly easier for consumers to cancel automatic renewal contracts, particularly those sold online. It mandates clear "opt-in" consent (not automatic opt-out), 30-60 day advance notices before renewal, and simple cancellation methods (like online tools matching how the contract was signed). It applies to contracts with an initial term of one month or longer, directly affecting consumers who use subscription services and the businesses offering them. The law aims to prevent surprise renewals by ensuring cancellation is as straightforward as signing up.

Topics ✓ Technology

introduced · Vermont · House Jan 14, 2026

H 664: An act relating to income eligibility parity for certain Medicaid programs

H.664 would standardize income eligibility rules for two Vermont Medicaid programs. It requires the same income limits for both the Medicaid for Children and Adults program and the Medicaid for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled program. This change directly affects Vermont residents currently enrolled in either program, ensuring they face identical income thresholds for eligibility. The bill eliminates current differences in income requirements between these two Medicaid categories.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

introduced · Vermont · House Jan 14, 2026

H 685: An act relating to health insurance coverage for scalp cooling systems

This bill requires health insurance plans in Vermont to cover scalp cooling systems used during cancer chemotherapy treatment. It directly affects cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy who might otherwise face out-of-pocket costs for these devices, which help prevent hair loss. The law defines scalp cooling systems as reusable medical devices designed specifically to cool the scalp during treatment. Coverage becomes mandatory for all health insurance plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

introduced · Vermont · House Jan 14, 2026

H 682: An act relating to waiver of criminal history record fees for certain DAIL volunteers

H.682 waives the $30 criminal history background check fee for organizations providing free home-delivered meals to older Vermonters through the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL). It directly affects nonprofit meal delivery programs that rely on volunteers, eliminating a $30 fee per background check they currently pay. The bill amends Vermont law to explicitly exempt these organizations from the standard fee, effective July 1, 2026. This change reduces operational costs for meal programs serving seniors without altering eligibility for volunteer positions.

introduced · Vermont · House Jan 14, 2026

H 672: An act relating to distribution of malt beverages by licensed manufacturers

This bill allows licensed malt beverage manufacturers in Vermont to sell directly to businesses holding first- or second-class alcohol licenses (like bars and restaurants), instead of requiring distribution through wholesalers. It sets a hard limit of 5,000 barrels annually for direct sales by any single manufacturer. The change takes effect on July 1, 2026, and modifies existing licensing rules under Vermont law. The policy specifically targets distribution methods for malt beverages, not other alcoholic products.

introduced · Vermont · Senate Jan 14, 2026

S 254: An act relating to allowing probation and parole officers to carry firearms while on duty

This bill allows Vermont probation and parole officers to carry firearms while on duty after completing a required training course. The training, developed by the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council, covers defensive firearm use, appropriate force, reporting, and liability. Officers must successfully complete this course to be authorized to carry a firearm. The policy takes effect on July 1, 2026.

introduced · Vermont · House Jan 14, 2026

H 675: An act relating to prohibiting the fluoridation of public water supplies

H.675 prohibits adding fluoride to drinking water in public water systems and bans municipalities from requiring or allowing fluoridation in systems they operate. It also prevents schools from providing fluoride supplements or medicine to students. The bill directly affects public water systems (serving 15+ connections or 25+ people yearly), municipal governments, and schools. Key provisions include banning fluoride addition to public water supplies and prohibiting school-based fluoride administration, effective upon passage.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

introduced · Vermont · House Jan 14, 2026

H 677: An act relating to primary, secondary, and local importance agricultural soils and solar energy generation

This bill requires solar energy project developers to disclose soil types on proposed sites, specifically detailing the acreage of prime farmland and other agricultural soils affected. It mandates the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets to be a required party in all solar facility siting cases before Vermont's Public Utility Commission, ensuring agricultural impacts are formally considered. The bill explicitly states that restricting farming on more than five acres for solar projects would constitute an undue burden, prioritizing agricultural land preservation. This directly affects solar developers planning facilities over 500 kilowatts on agricultural land, requiring them to provide detailed soil impact data during permitting.

Topics ✗ Energy ✓ Environment

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