Rep. Leanne Harple

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that "posting annually" for land restrictions on hunting and fishing means placing signs once every 12 months, not multiple times within a year. It directly affects landowners who restrict access to their property, requiring them to maintain dated signs at boundaries (corner posts every 400 feet) and record annual postings with their town clerk for a $5 fee. The key provision updates Vermont law to eliminate ambiguity about the timing of required postings while keeping existing sign requirements and recording procedures unchanged. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill (H.626) strengthens Vermont's laws against voyeurism and non-consensual sharing of intimate images. It criminalizes threatening to disclose nude or sexually explicit images to force someone to produce more images, engage in sexual conduct, or provide something of value. The bill extends time limits for prosecuting voyeurism and non-consensual image disclosure crimes, and removes time limits for civil lawsuits when disclosure causes harm. It also allows victims to seek damages for trauma-related disorders resulting from such disclosures. These changes directly affect individuals who experience non-consensual image sharing and those who commit such acts.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally congratulates the 2025 Green Mountain Council Class of Eagle Scouts in Vermont. It recognizes the specific achievements of 43 individuals who earned the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America during that year. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to each of the named scouts as an official acknowledgment of their accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child in Vermont to honor the children of military service members. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Vermont National Guard Office of Child & Youth Services. The measure serves as a formal recognition rather than implementing new programs or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Vermont child care facilities to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine (a treatment for severe allergic reactions) and train staff to administer it in emergencies. It directly affects child care providers, children with allergies, and other individuals at facilities who may experience life-threatening reactions. Key provisions require facilities to follow protocols for recognizing reactions, administering epinephrine, and documenting incidents, while protecting trained staff and providers from liability unless intentional misconduct occurs. The bill also mandates new rules for allergy management plans and staff training, developed by the Division of Human Services and Health Department.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the winning teams of the 18th annual Jr Iron Chef VT culinary competition. It recognizes the achievements of middle school and high school students who competed using Vermont ingredients and highlights specific award winners for creativity, teamwork, and taste. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to each winning team and Vermont Afterschool. This measure does not create new laws or funding but serves to honor the participants and promote the state's Farm to School initiative.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates Vermont-associated athletes who won medals at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. It specifically recognizes six Vermont residents or alumni who won seven U.S. medals, including Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Jessie Diggins, Mac Forehand, Ben Ogden, Paula Moltzan, and Mikaela Shiffrin. The resolution highlights their achievements and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to each honored athlete. This is a ceremonial measure that acknowledges the accomplishments of Vermont athletes without changing any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) on its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the organization's long history of advocating for and providing support services to Vermonters who are blind or visually impaired. The resolution notes that VABVI was founded in 1926 after Helen Keller's advocacy and has worked in partnership with the state to improve lives for over a century. The only action required is for the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that designates April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Vermont and honors Prevent Child Abuse Vermont for its 50 years of community service. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but instead formally acknowledges the organization's work in preventing child abuse through family support programs and community partnerships. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Prevent Child Abuse Vermont as official recognition. This type of bill is non-binding and serves primarily to express legislative appreciation rather than to implement specific regulatory changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill recognizes March 25, 2026, as National Medal of Honor Day in Vermont to honor the state's military history and Medal of Honor recipients. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Green Mountain Submarine Veterans and the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs. The resolution commemorates Vermont's 64 Medal of Honor recipients, including the youngest recipient, Willie Johnston, and acknowledges the significance of March 25 as the date the first medals were issued in 1863. This is a commemorative resolution that does not change laws or create new programs but serves to formally acknowledge the state's military heritage.