Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 578: An act relating to penalties and procedures for animal cruelty offenses
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 578 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to penalties and procedures for animal cruelty offenses. Primary sponsor: Emilie Krasnow (Democratic), Ian Goodnow (Democratic), Kenneth Goslant (Republican), Barbara Rachelson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): House message: Governor approved bill on June 8, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emilie Krasnow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-9 |
| Ian Goodnow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-9 |
| Kenneth Goslant | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Washington-1 |
| Barbara Rachelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-14 |
“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 June 8, 2026
- Signed by Governor on June 8, 2026
- Delivered to Governor on June 2, 2026
- House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment
- Senate proposal of amendment concurred in
- Rules suspended and taken up for immediate consideration as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney
- Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
- Senate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
- Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth
- Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
- New Business/Third Reading
- 3rd reading ordered
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