Vermont H0628 amends domestic abuse orders to include specific relief measures and program completion considerations.

Vermont H0628 modifies domestic abuse orders of protection to include specific relief measures such as vehicle possession, household vacating, and child support. It also mandates that successful completion of a domestic violence accountability program be considered a substantial change in circumstances for modifying an order. Courts may consider a defendant's failure to complete the program when deciding to extend an order. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Vermont H0628 amends domestic abuse orders to include specific relief measures and program completion considerations.

Vermont H0628 modifies domestic abuse orders of protection to include specific relief measures such as vehicle possession, household vacating, and child support. It also mandates that successful completion of a domestic violence accountability program be considered a substantial change in circumstances for modifying an order. Courts may consider a defendant's failure to complete the program when deciding to extend an order. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.