Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 45: An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 45 is a bill introduced in the Vermont Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities. Primary sponsor: Samuel Douglass, Scott Beck (Republican), Patrick Brennan (Republican), Randy Brock (Republican), Thomas Chittenden (Democratic), Alison Clarkson (Democratic), Brian Collamore (Republican), Ann Cummings (Democratic), Martine Gulick (Democratic), Wendy Harrison (Democratic), Larry Hart, Steven Heffernan (Republican), Ginny Lyons (Democratic), Joe Major (Democratic), Chris Mattos (Republican), Bob Norris (Republican), Andrew Perchlik (Democratic/Progressive), Anne Watson (Democratic), Dave Weeks (Republican), Richard Westman (Republican), Becca White (Democratic), Terry Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 13, 2025): Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 12, 2025.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Democratic/Progressive 1 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Douglass | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Scott Beck | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Caledonia |
| Patrick Brennan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Grand Isle |
| Randy Brock | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Franklin |
| Thomas Chittenden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Alison Clarkson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Brian Collamore | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Rutland |
| Ann Cummings | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Washington |
| Martine Gulick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Wendy Harrison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windham |
| Larry Hart | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Steven Heffernan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Addison |
| Ginny Lyons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Joe Major | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Chris Mattos | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Chittenden North |
| Bob Norris | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Franklin |
| Andrew Perchlik | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Washington |
| Anne Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Washington |
| Dave Weeks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Rutland |
| Richard Westman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Lamoille |
| Becca White | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Terry Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Rutland |
“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 12, 2025
- Signed by Governor on June 12, 2025
- Delivered to Governor on June 6, 2025
- Senate Message: Report of Committee of Conference adopted
- Rules suspended & ordered delivered to Governor forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth
- As passed by Senate and House
- Committee of Conference report adopted
- Committee of Conference report submitted by Senator Norris for Committee, text
- Rules suspended & taken up for immediate consideration, on motion of Senator Baruth
- House message: House adopted Conference Committee report
- Rules suspended and bill messaged forthwith to the Senate as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney
- Committee of Conference report adopted (Senate bill)
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