Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 407: An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 407 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities. Primary sponsor: Richard Nelson (Republican), Michael Boutin (Republican), Lucy Boyden (Democratic), Carolyn Branagan (Republican), Greg Burtt (Republican), Jim Casey (Republican), Tom Charlton (Republican), Jonathan Cooper (Democratic), Josh Dobrovich (Republican), Marty Feltus (Republican), Kenneth Goslant (Republican), Will Greer (Democratic), James Gregoire (Republican), Zak Harvey (Republican), Mark Higley (Republican), Jay Hooper (Democratic), Larry Labor (Republican), Wayne Laroche (Republican), Jed Lipsky (Independent), Eric Maguire (Republican), Leland Morgan (Republican), Mike Morgan (Republican), Kristi Morris (Democratic), Mary Morrissey (Republican), Todd Nielsen (Republican), Rob North (Republican), Joseph Parsons (Republican), Sandy Pinsonault (Republican), Debbie Powers (Republican), Laura Sibilia (Independent), Mike Southworth (Republican), Brenda Steady (Republican), Shawn Sweeney (Democratic), Mike Tagliavia (Republican), Matt Walker (Republican), Ken Wells (Republican), Kevin Winter (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Independent 2 · Republican 29
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-1 |
| Michael Boutin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Washington-3 |
| Lucy Boyden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Lamoille-3 |
| Carolyn Branagan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-1 |
| Greg Burtt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-Washington |
| Jim Casey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Addison-Rutland |
| Tom Charlton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Windsor-Windham |
| Jonathan Cooper | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Bennington-1 |
| Josh Dobrovich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orange-3 |
| Marty Feltus | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-3 |
| Kenneth Goslant | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Washington-1 |
| Will Greer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Bennington-2 |
| James Gregoire | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-6 |
| Zak Harvey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-3 |
| Mark Higley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-Lamoille |
| Jay Hooper | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Orange-Washington-Addison |
| Larry Labor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Essex-Orleans |
| Wayne Laroche | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-5 |
| Jed Lipsky | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | Lamoille-1 |
| Eric Maguire | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-5 |
| Leland Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Grand Isle-Chittenden |
| Mike Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Grand Isle-Chittenden |
| Kristi Morris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-3 |
| Mary Morrissey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Bennington-5 |
| Todd Nielsen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-9 |
| Rob North | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Addison-3 |
| Joseph Parsons | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orange-Caledonia |
| Sandy Pinsonault | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Bennington-Rutland |
| Debbie Powers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-1 |
| Laura Sibilia | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | Windham-2 |
| Mike Southworth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-2 |
| Brenda Steady | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Chittenden-25 |
| Shawn Sweeney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-7 |
| Mike Tagliavia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orange-1 |
| Matt Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-4 |
| Ken Wells | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-3 |
| Kevin Winter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-Windsor |
“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