Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 D · 1 I cosponsors

H.490 — An act relating to incentivizing community service sentencing in certain cases

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    2 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

An act relating to incentivizing community service sentencing in certain cases

Bill Text

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Action History

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

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H.490 do?
An act relating to incentivizing community service sentencing in certain cases
Who sponsors H.490?
H.490 is sponsored by Michelle Bos-Lun (Democrat), Ian Goodnow (Democrat), Conor Casey (Democrat), Esme Cole (Democrat), Zon Eastes (Democrat), Troy Headrick (Independent), Jubilee McGill (Democrat), Christopher Morrow (Democrat), Barbara Rachelson (Democrat), and Shawn Sweeney (Democrat).
What is the current status of H.490?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track H.490?
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