Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 256: An act relating to voyeurism and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 256 is a bill introduced in the Vermont Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to voyeurism and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent. Primary sponsor: Nader Hashim (Democratic), Martine Gulick (Democratic), Ruth Hardy (Democratic), Wendy Harrison (Democratic), Ginny Lyons (Democratic), Andrew Perchlik (Democratic/Progressive), Tanya Vyhovsky (Democratic/Progressive), Anne Watson (Democratic), Dave Weeks (Republican), Becca White (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Democratic/Progressive 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nader Hashim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windham |
| 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 |
| Dave Weeks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Rutland |
| 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 Judiciary