Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 849: An act relating to a civil action for damages for deprivation of federal constitutional rights by any government official
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 849 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to a civil action for damages for deprivation of federal constitutional rights by any government official. Primary sponsor: Martin LaLonde (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): House message: Governor allowed to become law without signature on April 27, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin LaLonde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-12 |
“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 allowed to become law without signature on April 27, 2026
- Allowed to become law without the signature of the Governor on April 27, 2026
- Delivered to Governor on April 21, 2026
- Senate Message: Passed in concurrence
- Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence
- New Business/Third Reading
- Roll Call, Requested by Sen. Vyhovsky
- 3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 23, Nays = 7
- Reported favorably by Senator Hashim for Committee on Judiciary
- Read 2nd time
- Favorable report by Committee on Judiciary
- Second Reading
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