Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

H 385: An act relating to remedies and protections for victims of coerced debt

Enacted Last action May 21, 2026: House message: Governor approved bill on May 20, 2026

Plain-language summary

H 385 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to remedies and protections for victims of coerced debt. Primary sponsor: Edye Graning (Democratic), Angela Arsenault (Democratic), Tiff Bluemle (Democratic), Dave Bosch (Republican), Michael Boutin (Republican), Mollie Burke (Democratic), Emily Carris-Duncan (Democratic), Ela Chapin (Democratic), Brian Cina (Democratic/Progressive), Mari Cordes, Leonora Dodge (Democratic), Abbey Duke (Democratic), Rebecca Holcombe (Democratic), Robert Hooper, Emilie Krasnow (Democratic), Kate Lalley (Democratic), Martin LaLonde (Democratic), Kate Logan (Democratic), Kate McCann (Democratic), Jubilee McGill (Democratic), Tony Micklus (Republican), Brian Minier (Democratic), Kate Nugent (Democratic), Herb Olson (Democratic), Monique Priestley (Democratic), Laura Sibilia (Independent), Shawn Sweeney (Democratic), Kirk White (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): House message: Governor approved bill on May 20, 2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Edye Graning (Democratic); Angela Arsenault (Democratic); Tiff Bluemle (Democratic); Dave Bosch (Republican); and 24 more.