Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 208: An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 208 is a bill introduced in the Vermont Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification. Primary sponsor: Nader Hashim (Democratic), Phil Baruth (Democratic/Progressive), Kesha Ram Hinsdale (Democratic), Seth Bongartz (Democratic), Thomas Chittenden (Democratic), Martine Gulick (Democratic), Ruth Hardy (Democratic), Wendy Harrison (Democratic), Ginny Lyons (Democratic), Andrew Perchlik (Democratic/Progressive), Tanya Vyhovsky (Democratic/Progressive), Anne Watson (Democratic), Becca White (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 99 of 132 to Pass -- Yeas = 81, Nays = 51.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Democratic/Progressive 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nader Hashim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windham |
| Phil Baruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Kesha Ram Hinsdale | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Seth Bongartz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bennington |
| Thomas Chittenden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Martine Gulick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Ruth Hardy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Addison |
| Wendy Harrison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windham |
| Ginny Lyons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Andrew Perchlik | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Washington |
| Tanya Vyhovsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| 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
- Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 99 of 132 to Pass -- Yeas = 81, Nays = 51
- Rep. Houghton of Essex Junction demanded yeas and nays
- Rep. Houghton of Essex Junction moved to suspend rules and take up bill for immediate consideration
- Notice Calendar: Report of Committee of Conference
- House message: House appointed Conference Committee members
- Speaker appointed Reps. LaLonde of South Burlington, Dolan of Essex Junction, and Goodnow of Brattleboro as members of the Committee of Conference on the part of the House
- Senate Message: House proposal of amendment not concurred in and Committee of Conference appointed
- Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth
- Committee of Conference appointed: Senators Hashim, Baruth, and Mattos
- House proposal of amendment not concurred in; Committee of Conference requested, on motion of Senator Hashim
- House proposal of amendment; text
- Rules suspended & taken up for immediate consideration, on motion of Senator Baruth
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