Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

S 209: An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations

Enacted Last action May 29, 2026: Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 16, 2026

Plain-language summary

S 209 is a bill introduced in the Vermont Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations. Primary sponsor: Tanya Vyhovsky (Democratic/Progressive), Seth Bongartz (Democratic), Martine Gulick (Democratic), Nader Hashim (Democratic), Andrew Perchlik (Democratic/Progressive), Anne Watson (Democratic), Becca White (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 16, 2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tanya Vyhovsky (Democratic/Progressive); Seth Bongartz (Democratic); Martine Gulick (Democratic); Nader Hashim (Democratic); and 3 more.