Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 97: An act relating to prohibiting firearms and deadly weapons in schools, on school property, and at childcare centers
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 97 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to prohibiting firearms and deadly weapons in schools, on school property, and at childcare centers. Primary sponsor: Kate McCann (Democratic), Angela Arsenault (Democratic), Sarita Austin (Democratic), Doug Bishop (Democratic), Alyssa Black (Democratic), Tiff Bluemle (Democratic), Michelle Bos-Lun (Democratic), Bridget Burkhardt (Democratic), Ela Chapin (Democratic), Esme Cole (Democratic), Leonora Dodge (Democratic), Edye Graning (Democratic), Troy Headrick (Independent), Kate Logan (Democratic), Jim Masland (Democratic), Jubilee McGill (Democratic), Herb Olson (Democratic), Phil Pouech (Democratic), Monique Priestley (Democratic), Barbara Rachelson (Democratic), Robin Scheu (Democratic), Laura Sibilia (Independent), Chloe Tomlinson (Democratic/Progressive), Teddy Waszazak (Democratic), Candice White (Democratic), Theresa Wood (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2025): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 23 · Democratic/Progressive 1 · Independent 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate McCann | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-4 |
| Angela Arsenault | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-2 |
| Sarita Austin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-19 |
| Doug Bishop | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-20 |
| Alyssa Black | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-24 |
| Tiff Bluemle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-13 |
| Michelle Bos-Lun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-3 |
| Bridget Burkhardt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-8 |
| Ela Chapin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-5 |
| Esme Cole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-6 |
| Leonora Dodge | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-23 |
| Edye Graning | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-3 |
| Troy Headrick | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | Chittenden-15 |
| Kate Logan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-16 |
| Jim Masland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Orange-2 |
| Jubilee McGill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-5 |
| Herb Olson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-4 |
| Phil Pouech | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-4 |
| Monique Priestley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Orange-2 |
| Barbara Rachelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-14 |
| Robin Scheu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-1 |
| Laura Sibilia | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | Windham-2 |
| Chloe Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | House | Chittenden-21 |
| Teddy Waszazak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-3 |
| Candice White | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-2 |
| Theresa Wood | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-Chittenden |
“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