Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 209: An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 209 is a bill introduced in the Vermont Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations. Primary sponsor: Tanya Vyhovsky (Democratic/Progressive), Seth Bongartz (Democratic), Martine Gulick (Democratic), Nader Hashim (Democratic), Andrew Perchlik (Democratic/Progressive), Anne Watson (Democratic), Becca White (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 16, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Democratic/Progressive 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanya Vyhovsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Seth Bongartz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bennington |
| Martine Gulick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Nader Hashim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windham |
| Andrew Perchlik | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Washington |
| 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
- Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 16, 2026
- Signed by Governor on June 16, 2026
- Delivered to Governor on June 10, 2026
- Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in
- As passed by Senate and House
- House proposal of amendment concurred in
- House proposal of amendment; text
- Unfinished Business/House Proposal of Amendment
- Unfinished Business/House Proposal of Amendment
- New Business/House Proposal of Amendment
- House proposal of amendment
- Entered on Notice Calendar
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