Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 201: An act relating to academic freedom in Vermont’s postsecondary schools
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 201 is a bill introduced in the Vermont Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to academic freedom in Vermont’s postsecondary schools. Primary sponsor: Ginny Lyons (Democratic), Phil Baruth (Democratic/Progressive), Thomas Chittenden (Democratic), Ruth Hardy (Democratic), Wendy Harrison (Democratic), Kesha Ram Hinsdale (Democratic), Anne Watson (Democratic), Becca White (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 6, 2026): Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Democratic/Progressive 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginny Lyons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Phil Baruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Thomas Chittenden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Ruth Hardy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Addison |
| Wendy Harrison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windham |
| Kesha Ram Hinsdale | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Anne Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Washington |
| Becca White | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
“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 1st time & referred to Committee on Education