Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 880: An act relating to repealing the exception for clergy to report child abuse and neglect
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 880 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to repealing the exception for clergy to report child abuse and neglect. Primary sponsor: Esme Cole (Democratic), Will Greer (Democratic), Michael Boutin (Republican), Emily Carris-Duncan (Democratic), Alice Emmons (Democratic), Rebecca Holcombe (Democratic), Robert Hooper, Bram Kleppner (Democratic), Saudia Lamont (Democratic), Jubilee McGill (Democratic), Monique Priestley (Democratic), Kirk White (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esme Cole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-6 |
| Will Greer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Bennington-2 |
| Michael Boutin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Washington-3 |
| Emily Carris-Duncan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-6 |
| Alice Emmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-3 |
| Rebecca Holcombe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Orange-2 |
| Robert Hooper | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bram Kleppner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-13 |
| Saudia Lamont | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Lamoille-Washington |
| Jubilee McGill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-5 |
| Monique Priestley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Orange-2 |
| Kirk White | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Addison |
“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