Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: In Committee 16 R cosponsors

H.254 — An act relating to orders permitting alternate service of process in civil proceedings

Last action — Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 16 sponsors

    1 primary, 15 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (16 R).

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Summary

An act relating to orders permitting alternate service of process in civil proceedings

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does H.254 do?
An act relating to orders permitting alternate service of process in civil proceedings
Who sponsors H.254?
H.254 is sponsored by Joseph "Joe" Luneau (Republican), Ashley R Bartley (Republican/Democrat), Michael Boutin (Republican), Gina M Galfetti (Republican), James A Gregoire (Republican), Lisa A Hango (Republican), Mark A Higley (Republican), Wayne A Laroche (Republican), Alicia Malay (Republican/Democrat), Michael R Morgan (Republican), Mary A. A Morrissey (Republican), Thomas Oliver (Republican/Democrat), Chris A Taylor (Republican), Casey J Toof (Republican), Matt E Walker (Republican), and Kevin C Winter (Republican).
What is the current status of H.254?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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