S.0230

An act relating to fair employment practices

Vetoed·5/29/26

Vermont S0230 mandates employers to consider employee requests for flexible working arrangements twice a year.

Vermont S0230 amends employment practices to require employers to consider employee requests for flexible working arrangements at least twice per year. These arrangements include changes in working hours, days, or locations, excluding vacation or routine shifts. Employers must discuss requests in good faith and propose alternatives. The bill defines "inconsistent with business operations" to include factors like additional costs, impact on morale, and business performance. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 67 of 133 to Pass -- Yeas = 85, Nays = 48

85 Yea

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48 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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16 Absent

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Calendar

May 19

12:00 AM

House Committee on General and Housing Hearing

May 19

9:15 AM

House Committee on General and Housing Hearing

History

May 29

Senate

Delivered to Governor on June 12, 2026

May 29

Senate

Governor vetoed bill on June 18, 2026

May 26

Senate

House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment to House proposal of amendment