Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

S 201: An act relating to academic freedom in Vermont’s postsecondary schools

Introduced Last action January 6, 2026: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education

Plain-language summary

S 201 is a bill introduced in the Vermont Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to academic freedom in Vermont’s postsecondary schools. Primary sponsor: Ginny Lyons (Democratic), Phil Baruth (Democratic/Progressive), Thomas Chittenden (Democratic), Ruth Hardy (Democratic), Wendy Harrison (Democratic), Kesha Ram Hinsdale (Democratic), Anne Watson (Democratic), Becca White (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 6, 2026): Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ginny Lyons (Democratic); Phil Baruth (Democratic/Progressive); Thomas Chittenden (Democratic); Ruth Hardy (Democratic); and 4 more.