Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 285: An act relating to the adoption of policies to allow Vermont State Police officers and correctional officers to wear religious head coverings
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 285 is a bill introduced in the Vermont Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to the adoption of policies to allow Vermont State Police officers and correctional officers to wear religious head coverings. Primary sponsor: Tanya Vyhovsky (Democratic/Progressive), Martine Gulick (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Progressive 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanya Vyhovsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Martine Gulick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Central |
“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