H0937

An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Complete·5/29/26

Vermont H0937 amends various civil and criminal procedure statutes, including changes to restitution, tobacco possession, and stalking definitions.

Vermont H0937 makes several amendments to civil and criminal procedure statutes. It modifies the Victims' Restitution Special Fund to allow victims to receive additional payments if their initial restitution is reduced. It updates the definition of stalking to include a broader range of conduct and removes the requirement for an express or overt threat. The bill also revises the penalties for tobacco possession by minors, including new restrictions on purchasing and possessing tobacco products.

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Calendar

May 22

12:00 AM

House Committee on Judiciary Hearing

May 21

3:15 PM

House Committee on Judiciary Hearing

History

May 29

House

Delivered to the Governor on June 12, 2026

May 29

House

Signed by Governor on June 18, 2026

May 27

Senate

House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment