Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

H 780: An act relating to establishing mandatory minimum sentences of incarceration for retail theft and drug trafficking

Introduced Last action January 27, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Plain-language summary

H 780 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to establishing mandatory minimum sentences of incarceration for retail theft and drug trafficking. Primary sponsor: Josh Dobrovich (Republican), Dave Bosch (Republican), Michael Boutin (Republican), Greg Burtt (Republican), V.L. Coffin (Republican), Gina Galfetti (Republican), Kenneth Goslant (Republican), Christopher Howland (Republican), Chris Keyser (Republican), Bram Kleppner (Democratic), Joe Luneau (Republican), Eric Maguire (Republican), Mike Morgan (Republican), Richard Nelson (Republican), Todd Nielsen (Republican), Sandy Pinsonault (Republican), Mike Southworth (Republican), Mike Tagliavia (Republican), Ken Wells (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Josh Dobrovich (Republican); Dave Bosch (Republican); Michael Boutin (Republican); Greg Burtt (Republican); and 15 more.