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H.540 receives first reading in the Vermont Senate and is referred to Judiciary Committee

February 11, 2026 | SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont


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H.540 receives first reading in the Vermont Senate and is referred to Judiciary Committee
Secretary read the title of House bill H.540 on the Senate floor; the measure, introduced in the House by Representative Dolan of Essex and reported as having passed the House on Feb. 6, 2026, received its first reading in the Senate and was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for consideration.

No floor debate on the bill occurred during first reading and the Senate took no further action beyond referral. The committee will determine whether to hold hearings, seek testimony or report the bill back to the floor with recommendations.

Next steps: H.540 is before the Judiciary Committee for review.

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