Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 298: An act relating to voter protections
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 298 is a bill introduced in the Vermont Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to voter protections. Primary sponsor: Kesha Ram Hinsdale (Democratic), Becca White (Democratic), Phil Baruth (Democratic/Progressive), Seth Bongartz (Democratic), Randy Brock (Republican), Thomas Chittenden (Democratic), Alison Clarkson (Democratic), Ann Cummings (Democratic), Martine Gulick (Democratic), Ruth Hardy (Democratic), Nader Hashim (Democratic), Ginny Lyons (Democratic), Joe Major (Democratic), Andrew Perchlik (Democratic/Progressive), Rob Plunkett (Democratic), Tanya Vyhovsky (Democratic/Progressive), Anne Watson (Democratic), Richard Westman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 8, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Democratic/Progressive 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesha Ram Hinsdale | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Becca White | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Phil Baruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Seth Bongartz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bennington |
| Randy Brock | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Franklin |
| Thomas Chittenden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Alison Clarkson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Ann Cummings | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Washington |
| Martine Gulick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Ruth Hardy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Addison |
| Nader Hashim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windham |
| Ginny Lyons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Joe Major | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Andrew Perchlik | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Washington |
| Rob Plunkett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bennington |
| Tanya Vyhovsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Anne Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Washington |
| Richard Westman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Lamoille |
“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 8, 2026
- Signed by Governor on June 8, 2026
- Delivered to Governor on June 2, 2026
- As passed by Senate and House
- Title amended
- House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment to House proposal of amendment
- Senate proposal of amendment to House proposal of amendment concurred in
- Action Calendar: Action postponed until May 20, 2026
- Rep. Waters Evans of Charlotte moved to postpone action until May 20, 2026, which was agreed to
- Action Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment to House Proposal of Amendment
- Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment to House Proposal of Amendment
- Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in with further proposal of amendment thereto
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