Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

H 741: An act relating to requiring the court to issue an arrest warrant when a criminal defendant fails to appear in court

Introduced Last action January 21, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Plain-language summary

H 741 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to requiring the court to issue an arrest warrant when a criminal defendant fails to appear in court. Primary sponsor: Tom Oliver (Republican), Martin LaLonde (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tom Oliver (Republican); Martin LaLonde (Democratic).