Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky

Co-sponsor S 7

Introduced · Vermont Senate · Co-sponsor

An act relating to qualifications for a public defender

Maddy summaryThis bill expands public defender eligibility in Vermont to include individuals charged with any crime, not just serious felonies, while also clarifying which misdemeanor offenses qualify for appointed counsel. It defines "serious crime" to include felonies and misdemeanors with potential penalties of over $1,000 or imprisonment, while explicitly excluding certain minor offenses like petty theft, bad checks, and simple assault unless a judge determines harsher penalties may apply. The legislation requires judges to consult prosecutors before denying counsel and prevents prior uncounseled convictions from triggering enhanced penalties for repeat offenses. Additionally, it mandates clear notification of legal rights to detained individuals and extends representation requirements to extradition, habeas corpus, and certain juvenile court proceedings.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands access to public defenders, protecting defendants' rights and improving fair trial access, which aligns with criminal justice reform and civil rights protection.85% confidence

Introduced Jan 6, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor JRH 22

Passed · Vermont House · Co-sponsor

Joint resolution urging the President and Congress to spearhead a global effort to prevent nuclear war and opposing the basing of nuclear weapons in Vermont

Passed May 12, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 266

Signed into law · Vermont House · Co-sponsor

An act relating to health insurance coverage for hearing aids

Signed into law May 12, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor H 287

Signed into law · Vermont House · Co-sponsor

An act relating to patient financial assistance policies and medical debt protection

Signed into law May 12, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor H 293

Signed into law · Vermont House · Co-sponsor

An act relating to creating the State Youth Council

Signed into law May 12, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor H 746

Signed into law · Vermont House · Co-sponsor

An act relating to an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington

Signed into law May 12, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Primary H 661

Signed into law · Vermont House · Lead sponsor

An act relating to licensure of mental health professionals

Signed into law May 12, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HCR 160

Passed · Vermont House · Co-sponsor

House concurrent resolution honoring the General Assembly’s venerable head doorkeeper, Cornelius F. Reed Jr. of Wolcott

Passed May 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 635

Signed into law · Vermont House · Co-sponsor

An act relating to secondary enforcement of minor traffic offenses

Signed into law May 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HCR 103

Passed · Vermont House · Co-sponsor

House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2021 class of Eagle Scouts in the State of Vermont

Passed May 5, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track