S.0209

An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations

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Vermont S0209 prohibits civil arrest in sensitive locations like courts, government buildings, schools, shelters, and health care facilities.

Vermont S0209 prohibits civil arrest in sensitive locations, including government buildings, schools, shelters, and health care facilities. The bill aims to protect individuals from being arrested while traveling to, entering, remaining at, or returning from these locations. Exceptions include arrests pursuant to a judicially issued warrant or court order, arrests for contempt of the court, and arrests to maintain order or safety in the court. Violators may face contempt proceedings, civil actions for damages, and liability for false imprisonment.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

109 Yea

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30 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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10 Absent

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Calendar

May 14

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary Hearing

May 7

11:00 AM

House Committee on Judiciary Hearing

History

May 29

Senate

Delivered to Governor on June 10, 2026

May 29

Senate

Signed by Governor on June 16, 2026

May 20

House

Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in