Vermont H0754 establishes stricter penalties for repeat violent offenders and aggravated assaults against protected professionals, and mandates.

Vermont H0754 introduces a repeat violent offender statute, imposing stricter penalties for individuals convicted of a third or subsequent felony crime of violence. It also increases penalties for aggravated assaults against protected professionals, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and health care workers. The bill mandates that courts consider victim input during sentencing and plea agreement hearings. It requires prosecutors to inform victims of proposed plea agreements and consult with them regarding probation conditions. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Vermont H0754 establishes stricter penalties for repeat violent offenders and aggravated assaults against protected professionals, and mandates.

Vermont H0754 introduces a repeat violent offender statute, imposing stricter penalties for individuals convicted of a third or subsequent felony crime of violence. It also increases penalties for aggravated assaults against protected professionals, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and health care workers. The bill mandates that courts consider victim input during sentencing and plea agreement hearings. It requires prosecutors to inform victims of proposed plea agreements and consult with them regarding probation conditions. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.