Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

H 880: An act relating to repealing the exception for clergy to report child abuse and neglect

Introduced Last action February 4, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Plain-language summary

H 880 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to repealing the exception for clergy to report child abuse and neglect. Primary sponsor: Esme Cole (Democratic), Will Greer (Democratic), Michael Boutin (Republican), Emily Carris-Duncan (Democratic), Alice Emmons (Democratic), Rebecca Holcombe (Democratic), Robert Hooper, Bram Kleppner (Democratic), Saudia Lamont (Democratic), Jubilee McGill (Democratic), Monique Priestley (Democratic), Kirk White (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Esme Cole (Democratic); Will Greer (Democratic); Michael Boutin (Republican); Emily Carris-Duncan (Democratic); and 8 more.