Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

H 97: An act relating to prohibiting firearms and deadly weapons in schools, on school property, and at childcare centers

Introduced Last action January 28, 2025: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Plain-language summary

H 97 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to prohibiting firearms and deadly weapons in schools, on school property, and at childcare centers. Primary sponsor: Kate McCann (Democratic), Angela Arsenault (Democratic), Sarita Austin (Democratic), Doug Bishop (Democratic), Alyssa Black (Democratic), Tiff Bluemle (Democratic), Michelle Bos-Lun (Democratic), Bridget Burkhardt (Democratic), Ela Chapin (Democratic), Esme Cole (Democratic), Leonora Dodge (Democratic), Edye Graning (Democratic), Troy Headrick (Independent), Kate Logan (Democratic), Jim Masland (Democratic), Jubilee McGill (Democratic), Herb Olson (Democratic), Phil Pouech (Democratic), Monique Priestley (Democratic), Barbara Rachelson (Democratic), Robin Scheu (Democratic), Laura Sibilia (Independent), Chloe Tomlinson (Democratic/Progressive), Teddy Waszazak (Democratic), Candice White (Democratic), Theresa Wood (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2025): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kate McCann (Democratic); Angela Arsenault (Democratic); Sarita Austin (Democratic); Doug Bishop (Democratic); and 22 more.