Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 626: An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 626 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent. Primary sponsor: Angela Arsenault (Democratic), Alicia Malay (Republican), Sarita Austin (Democratic), Edye Graning (Democratic), Leanne Harple (Democratic), Emilie Krasnow (Democratic), Mary-Katherine Stone (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): House message: Governor approved bill on April 28, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Arsenault | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-2 |
| Alicia Malay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-8 |
| Sarita Austin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-19 |
| Edye Graning | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-3 |
| Leanne Harple | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Orleans-4 |
| Emilie Krasnow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-9 |
| Mary-Katherine Stone | 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 April 28, 2026
- Signed by Governor on April 28, 2026
- House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment
- Delivered to Governor on April 22, 2026
- Senate proposal of amendment concurred in
- Action Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
- Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
- Senate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
- Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
- New Business/Third Reading
- 3rd reading ordered
- Proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary agreed to
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