Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 780: An act relating to establishing mandatory minimum sentences of incarceration for retail theft and drug trafficking
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 780 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to establishing mandatory minimum sentences of incarceration for retail theft and drug trafficking. Primary sponsor: Josh Dobrovich (Republican), Dave Bosch (Republican), Michael Boutin (Republican), Greg Burtt (Republican), V.L. Coffin (Republican), Gina Galfetti (Republican), Kenneth Goslant (Republican), Christopher Howland (Republican), Chris Keyser (Republican), Bram Kleppner (Democratic), Joe Luneau (Republican), Eric Maguire (Republican), Mike Morgan (Republican), Richard Nelson (Republican), Todd Nielsen (Republican), Sandy Pinsonault (Republican), Mike Southworth (Republican), Mike Tagliavia (Republican), Ken Wells (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Dobrovich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orange-3 |
| Dave Bosch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-2 |
| Michael Boutin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Washington-3 |
| Greg Burtt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-Washington |
| V.L. Coffin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Windsor-2 |
| Gina Galfetti | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Washington-Orange |
| Kenneth Goslant | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Washington-1 |
| Christopher Howland | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-4 |
| Chris Keyser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-7 |
| Bram Kleppner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-13 |
| Joe Luneau | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-3 |
| Eric Maguire | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-5 |
| Mike Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Grand Isle-Chittenden |
| Richard Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-1 |
| Todd Nielsen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-9 |
| Sandy Pinsonault | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Bennington-Rutland |
| Mike Southworth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-2 |
| Mike Tagliavia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orange-1 |
| 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