Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

H 926: An act relating to taking account of a defendant’s ability to pay for purposes of criminal fines, fees, and surcharges

Introduced Last action March 11, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Plain-language summary

H 926 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on March 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to taking account of a defendant’s ability to pay for purposes of criminal fines, fees, and surcharges. Primary sponsor: Esme Cole (Democratic), Kevin Christie (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Esme Cole (Democratic); Kevin Christie (Democratic).