Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 385: An act relating to remedies and protections for victims of coerced debt
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 385 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to remedies and protections for victims of coerced debt. Primary sponsor: Edye Graning (Democratic), Angela Arsenault (Democratic), Tiff Bluemle (Democratic), Dave Bosch (Republican), Michael Boutin (Republican), Mollie Burke (Democratic), Emily Carris-Duncan (Democratic), Ela Chapin (Democratic), Brian Cina (Democratic/Progressive), Mari Cordes, Leonora Dodge (Democratic), Abbey Duke (Democratic), Rebecca Holcombe (Democratic), Robert Hooper, Emilie Krasnow (Democratic), Kate Lalley (Democratic), Martin LaLonde (Democratic), Kate Logan (Democratic), Kate McCann (Democratic), Jubilee McGill (Democratic), Tony Micklus (Republican), Brian Minier (Democratic), Kate Nugent (Democratic), Herb Olson (Democratic), Monique Priestley (Democratic), Laura Sibilia (Independent), Shawn Sweeney (Democratic), Kirk White (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): House message: Governor approved bill on May 20, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 21 · Democratic/Progressive 1 · Independent 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edye Graning | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-3 |
| Angela Arsenault | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-2 |
| Tiff Bluemle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-13 |
| Dave Bosch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-2 |
| Michael Boutin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Washington-3 |
| Mollie Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-8 |
| Emily Carris-Duncan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-6 |
| Ela Chapin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-5 |
| Brian Cina | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | House | Chittenden-15 |
| Mari Cordes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Leonora Dodge | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-23 |
| Abbey Duke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-17 |
| Rebecca Holcombe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Orange-2 |
| Robert Hooper | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Emilie Krasnow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-9 |
| Kate Lalley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-6 |
| Martin LaLonde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-12 |
| Kate Logan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-16 |
| Kate McCann | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-4 |
| Jubilee McGill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-5 |
| Tony Micklus | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Chittenden-Franklin |
| Brian Minier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-11 |
| Kate Nugent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-10 |
| Herb Olson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-4 |
| Monique Priestley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Orange-2 |
| Laura Sibilia | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | Windham-2 |
| Shawn Sweeney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-7 |
| Kirk White | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Addison |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House message: Governor approved bill on May 20, 2026
- Signed by Governor on May 20, 2026
- Delivered to Governor on May 14, 2026
- Senate Message: Passed in concurrence
- Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence
- New Business/Third Reading
- Reported favorably by Senator Gulick for Committee on Finance, read 2nd time and 3rd reading ordered
- Favorable report by Committee on Finance
- New Business/Second Reading
- Favorable report by Committee on Finance
- Entered on Notice Calendar
- Committee on Judiciary relieved; bill committed to Committee on Finance on motion of Senator Hashim
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