Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 255: An act relating to establishing increased criminal penalties for an assault of a public transit worker
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 255 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to establishing increased criminal penalties for an assault of a public transit worker. Primary sponsor: Emilie Krasnow (Democratic), Angela Arsenault (Democratic), Sarita Austin (Democratic), Bridget Burkhardt (Democratic), Abbey Duke (Democratic), Robert Hooper, Bram Kleppner (Democratic), Larry Labor (Republican), Kate Lalley (Democratic), Kate Logan (Democratic), Brian Minier (Democratic), Phil Pouech (Democratic), Shawn Sweeney (Democratic), Ken Wells (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2025): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emilie Krasnow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-9 |
| Angela Arsenault | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-2 |
| Sarita Austin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-19 |
| Bridget Burkhardt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-8 |
| Abbey Duke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-17 |
| Robert Hooper | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bram Kleppner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-13 |
| Larry Labor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Essex-Orleans |
| Kate Lalley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-6 |
| Kate Logan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-16 |
| Brian Minier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-11 |
| Phil Pouech | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-4 |
| Shawn Sweeney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-7 |
| Ken Wells | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary