Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

S 285: An act relating to the adoption of policies to allow Vermont State Police officers and correctional officers to wear religious head coverings

Introduced Last action January 21, 2026: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary

Plain-language summary

S 285 is a bill introduced in the Vermont Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to the adoption of policies to allow Vermont State Police officers and correctional officers to wear religious head coverings. Primary sponsor: Tanya Vyhovsky (Democratic/Progressive), Martine Gulick (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tanya Vyhovsky (Democratic/Progressive); Martine Gulick (Democratic).