Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

H.772 — An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Last action — Roll Call, Requested by Sen. Ram Hinsdale

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 20% · 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.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses residential rental agreements, eviction processes, and establishes a rental payment credit reporting pilot program.

This legislation outlines procedures for residential rental agreements and evictions, while also creating a pilot program for positive rental payment credit reporting. It aims to enhance the rental process and its impact on credit scores.

What this means for you
  • Workers: {}
  • Families: This means families may benefit from better credit scores through responsible rental payments.
  • Consumers: Consumers may see a more transparent rental agreement process and improved credit reporting related to their rental payments.

Summary

An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. Roll Call, Requested by Sen. Ram Hinsdale

  2. 3rd reading refused on roll call, requested by Senator Ram Hinsdale, Failed -- Needed 16 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 15, Nays = 16

  3. Proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary, as amended, agreed to

  4. Proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary amended as recommended by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  5. Proposal of amendment not agreed to

  6. Proposal of amendment by Senator(s) Ram Hinsdale and Chittenden; text

  7. Roll Call, Requested by Sen. Weeks

  8. Roll Call, requested by Senator Weeks, Passed -- Needed 15 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 17, Nays = 12

  9. Motion to substitute proposal of amendment agreed to

  10. Senator(s) Hashim motion to substitute proposal of amendment; text

  11. Reported favorably by Senator Norris for Committee on Appropriations

  12. Reported favorably by Senator Clarkson for Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs with proposal of amendment

  13. Read 2nd time, reported favorably with proposal of amendment by Senator Hashim for Committee on Judiciary

  14. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  15. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  16. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary

  17. New Business/Second Reading

  18. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  19. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  20. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary

  21. Second Reading

  22. Entered on Notice Calendar

  23. Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Senate Rule 31

  24. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

  25. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Judiciary

  26. Second Reading

  27. Entered on Notice Calendar

  28. Rules suspended & bill committed to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs with the report of Committee on Judiciary intact, on motion of Senator Hashim

  29. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary

  30. Read third time and passed

  31. Third division of amendment disagreed to

  32. Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 61 of 122 to Pass -- Yeas = 33, Nays = 89

  33. Second division of amendment disagreed to

  34. Rep. Headrick of Burlington demanded yeas and nays

  35. First division of amendment disagreed to

  36. Rep. Tomlinson of Winooski asked that the question be divided

  37. Rep. Logan of Burlington moved to amend the bill

  38. Rep. Stevens of Waterbury, Burrows of West Windsor, and LaMont of Morristown moved to amend the bill, which was disagreed to

  39. Action Calendar: Action postponed until March 27, 2026

  40. Rep. Mihaly of Calais moved to postpone action until March 27, 2026, which was agreed to

  41. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  42. Third Reading ordered

  43. Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 71 of 141 to Pass -- Yeas = 120, Nays = 21

  44. Report of Committee on General and Housing, as amended, agreed to

  45. Rep. Cina of Burlington demanded yeas and nays

  46. Rep. Goodnow of Brattleboro, Kornheiser of Brattleboro, and Krasnow of South Burlington moved to amend the report of the Committee on General and Housing, as amended, which was agreed to

  47. Rep. LaLonde of South Burlington and Burditt of West Rutland moved to amend the report of the Committee on General and Housing, as amended, which was agreed to

  48. Report of Committee on General and Housing amended as recommended by Committee on Appropriations

  49. Rep. Bluemle of Burlington recommended for the Committee on Appropriations

  50. Rep. Krasnow of South Burlington reported for the Committee on General and Housing

  51. Read second time

  52. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  53. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  54. Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)

  55. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  56. Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on · 112 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (189)

189 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Which was agreed to

Passed 120 Yea · 21 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 45003
Democrat 611605
Unaffiliated 8100
Progressive/Democrat 0300
Republican/Democrat 2000
Independent 4100
Total 1202108
% of votes cast 81%14%0%5%
How each member voted (149)
Member Party Vote
Brown of Richmond — Yea
Casey of Hubbardton — Yea
Casey of Montpelier — Nay
Hooper of Randolph — Yea
Long of Newfane — Yea
Taylor of Mendon — Yea
Taylor of Milton — Yea
White of Bethel — Yea
White of Waitsfield — Yea
Abbey Duke Democrat Yea
Alice M. M Emmons Democrat Yea
Alyssa Black Democrat Yea
Amy D Sheldon Democrat Yea
Amy D Sheldon Democrat Yea
Angela Arsenault Democrat Nay
Barbara Rachelson Democrat Nay
Bram Kleppner Democrat Yea
Brian Minier Democrat Yea
Bridget M Burkhardt Democrat Yea
Carol Ode Democrat Yea
Charles A Kimbell Democrat Yea
Chea Waters Evans Democrat Yea
Christopher Morrow Democrat Yea
Daisy Berbeco Democrat Nay
Daniel A Noyes Democrat Yea
Dara Torre Democrat Yea
David K Durfee Democrat Yea
David W Yacovone Democrat Yea
Doug Bishop Democrat Yea
Edward "Teddy" Waszazak Democrat Nay
Edye Graning Democrat Yea
Ela Chapin Democrat Yea
Elizabeth L Burrows Democrat Nay
Emilie K Kornheiser Democrat Yea
Emilie Krasnow Democrat Yea
Emily Carris Duncan Democrat Nay
Erin Brady Democrat Yea
Esme Cole Democrat Nay
Gayle S Pezzo Democrat Yea
Golrang "Rey" Garofano Democrat Yea
Herb Olson Democrat Yea
Ian Goodnow Democrat Yea
James W Masland Democrat Yea
Jill L Krowinski Democrat Not Voting
John K O'Brien Democrat Nay
John L Bartholomew Democrat Yea
Jonathan Cooper Democrat Yea
Jubilee McGill Democrat Nay
Karen Lueders Democrat Yea
Karen N Dolan Democrat Yea
Kate Lalley Democrat Yea
Kate McCann Democrat Yea
Kate Nugent Democrat Yea
Kathleen C James Democrat Yea
Kevin "Coach" B Christie Democrat Not Voting
Kristi C Morris Democrat Yea
Larry Satcowitz Democrat Yea
Leanne Harple Democrat Yea
Leonora Dodge Democrat Not Voting
Leslie Goldman Democrat Yea
Lori Houghton Democrat Yea
Lucy Boyden Democrat Yea
Marc B Mihaly Democrat Yea
Martin J LaLonde Democrat Yea
Mary E. E Howard Democrat Nay
Mary-Katherine A Stone Democrat Nay
Matthew J Birong Democrat Yea
Michael Mrowicki Democrat Yea
Michael N Hoyt Democrat Yea
Michael Nigro Democrat Yea
Michelle Bos-Lun Democrat Yea
Mollie S. S Burke Democrat Yea
Mollie S. S Burke Democrat Yea
Monique Priestley Democrat Nay
Peter C Conlon Democrat Yea
Phil Pouech Democrat Yea
R. Scott Campbell Democrat Yea
Rebecca Holcombe Democrat Nay
Robert Hunter Democrat Yea
Robin P Scheu Democrat Yea
Sarah "Sarita" C Austin Democrat Yea
Saudia LaMont Democrat Nay
Shawn Sweeney Democrat Yea
Theresa A Wood Democrat Not Voting
Thomas S Stevens Democrat Nay
Tiffany Bluemle Democrat Yea
Timothy R. R Corcoran II Democrat Yea
Trevor J Squirrell Democrat Yea
Wendy A Critchlow Democrat Yea
William "Will" Greer Democrat Nay
Zon Eastes Democrat Not Voting
Anne B. B Donahue Independent Yea
Jed Lipsky Independent Yea
Joseph Parsons Independent Yea
Laura H Sibilia Independent Yea
Troy Headrick Independent Nay
Brian J Cina Progressive/Democrat Nay
Chloe Tomlinson Progressive/Democrat Nay
Kate Logan Progressive/Democrat Nay
Allen "Penny" R Demar Republican Yea
Anthony "Tony" Micklus Republican Not Voting
Beth M Quimby Republican Yea
Brenda Steady Republican Yea
Carolyn W Branagan Republican Yea
Chris Keyser Republican Yea
Christopher "Chris" A Pritchard Republican Yea
Christopher Howland Republican Yea
David "Dave" Bosch Republican Yea
Deborah "Debbie" C Dolgin Republican Yea
Debra L Powers Republican Yea
Eileen G Dickinson Republican Yea
Eric Maguire Republican Yea
Francis M McFaun Republican Not Voting
Gina M Galfetti Republican Yea
Gregory "Greg" Burtt Republican Yea
Jack H Brigham Republican Yea
James A Gregoire Republican Yea
Joseph "Joe" Luneau Republican Yea
Joshua Dobrovich Republican Yea
Kenneth "Ken" L Wells Republican Yea
Kenneth W Goslant Republican Yea
Kevin C Winter Republican Yea
Larry Labor Republican Yea
Leland J Morgan Republican Yea
Lisa A Hango Republican Yea
Mark A Higley Republican Yea
Martha A Feltus Republican Yea
Mary A. A Morrissey Republican Yea
Matt E Walker Republican Yea
Michael "Mike" Southworth Republican Yea
Michael "Mike" Tagliavia Republican Yea
Michael Boutin Republican Yea
Michael J Marcotte Republican Yea
Michael R Morgan Republican Yea
Patricia A McCoy Republican Yea
Richard J Bailey Republican Not Voting
Richard M Nelson Republican Yea
Rob North Republican Yea
Sandra "Sandy" H Pinsonault Republican Yea
Thomas "Tom" F Charlton Republican Yea
Thomas B Burditt Republican Yea
Todd Nielsen Republican Yea
VL L Coffin IV Republican Yea
Wayne A Laroche Republican Yea
William P Canfield Republican Yea
Woodman H Page Republican Yea
Zachary J Harvey Republican Yea
Alicia Malay Republican/Democrat Yea
Ashley R Bartley Republican/Democrat Yea

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Which was disagreed to

Failed 33 Yea · 89 Nay · 27 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 2502
Democrat 2644012
Republican 037011
Independent 3200
Republican/Democrat 0101
Progressive/Democrat 2001
Total 3389027
% of votes cast 22%60%0%18%
How each member voted (149)
Member Party Vote
Brown of Richmond — Yea
Casey of Hubbardton — Not Voting
Casey of Montpelier — Yea
Hooper of Randolph — Nay
Long of Newfane — Nay
Taylor of Mendon — Nay
Taylor of Milton — Nay
White of Bethel — Not Voting
White of Waitsfield — Nay
Abbey Duke Democrat Yea
Alice M. M Emmons Democrat Nay
Alyssa Black Democrat Yea
Amy D Sheldon Democrat Nay
Amy D Sheldon Democrat Nay
Angela Arsenault Democrat Nay
Barbara Rachelson Democrat Yea
Bram Kleppner Democrat Yea
Brian Minier Democrat Yea
Bridget M Burkhardt Democrat Yea
Carol Ode Democrat Yea
Charles A Kimbell Democrat Nay
Chea Waters Evans Democrat Nay
Christopher Morrow Democrat Nay
Daisy Berbeco Democrat Yea
Daniel A Noyes Democrat Nay
Dara Torre Democrat Nay
David K Durfee Democrat Nay
David W Yacovone Democrat Not Voting
Doug Bishop Democrat Nay
Edward "Teddy" Waszazak Democrat Yea
Edye Graning Democrat Nay
Ela Chapin Democrat Not Voting
Elizabeth L Burrows Democrat Yea
Emilie K Kornheiser Democrat Nay
Emilie Krasnow Democrat Yea
Emily Carris Duncan Democrat Not Voting
Erin Brady Democrat Nay
Esme Cole Democrat Yea
Gayle S Pezzo Democrat Nay
Golrang "Rey" Garofano Democrat Yea
Herb Olson Democrat Yea
Ian Goodnow Democrat Nay
James W Masland Democrat Nay
Jill L Krowinski Democrat Not Voting
John K O'Brien Democrat Not Voting
John L Bartholomew Democrat Nay
Jonathan Cooper Democrat Nay
Jubilee McGill Democrat Yea
Karen Lueders Democrat Nay
Karen N Dolan Democrat Nay
Kate Lalley Democrat Nay
Kate McCann Democrat Yea
Kate Nugent Democrat Nay
Kathleen C James Democrat Not Voting
Kevin "Coach" B Christie Democrat Not Voting
Kristi C Morris Democrat Nay
Larry Satcowitz Democrat Nay
Leanne Harple Democrat Nay
Leonora Dodge Democrat Yea
Leslie Goldman Democrat Nay
Lori Houghton Democrat Nay
Lucy Boyden Democrat Nay
Marc B Mihaly Democrat Nay
Martin J LaLonde Democrat Nay
Mary E. E Howard Democrat Yea
Mary-Katherine A Stone Democrat Yea
Matthew J Birong Democrat Nay
Michael Mrowicki Democrat Nay
Michael N Hoyt Democrat Yea
Michael Nigro Democrat Nay
Michelle Bos-Lun Democrat Not Voting
Mollie S. S Burke Democrat Yea
Mollie S. S Burke Democrat Nay
Monique Priestley Democrat Yea
Peter C Conlon Democrat Nay
Phil Pouech Democrat Yea
R. Scott Campbell Democrat Nay
Rebecca Holcombe Democrat Yea
Robert Hunter Democrat Nay
Robin P Scheu Democrat Not Voting
Sarah "Sarita" C Austin Democrat Nay
Saudia LaMont Democrat Not Voting
Shawn Sweeney Democrat Nay
Theresa A Wood Democrat Nay
Thomas S Stevens Democrat Yea
Tiffany Bluemle Democrat Yea
Timothy R. R Corcoran II Democrat Nay
Trevor J Squirrell Democrat Not Voting
Wendy A Critchlow Democrat Nay
William "Will" Greer Democrat Nay
Zon Eastes Democrat Not Voting
Anne B. B Donahue Independent Nay
Jed Lipsky Independent Nay
Joseph Parsons Independent Yea
Laura H Sibilia Independent Yea
Troy Headrick Independent Yea
Brian J Cina Progressive/Democrat Not Voting
Chloe Tomlinson Progressive/Democrat Yea
Kate Logan Progressive/Democrat Yea
Allen "Penny" R Demar Republican Not Voting
Anthony "Tony" Micklus Republican Not Voting
Beth M Quimby Republican Nay
Brenda Steady Republican Nay
Carolyn W Branagan Republican Nay
Chris Keyser Republican Nay
Christopher "Chris" A Pritchard Republican Nay
Christopher Howland Republican Nay
David "Dave" Bosch Republican Nay
Deborah "Debbie" C Dolgin Republican Nay
Debra L Powers Republican Nay
Eileen G Dickinson Republican Not Voting
Eric Maguire Republican Nay
Francis M McFaun Republican Nay
Gina M Galfetti Republican Nay
Gregory "Greg" Burtt Republican Nay
Jack H Brigham Republican Nay
James A Gregoire Republican Not Voting
Joseph "Joe" Luneau Republican Nay
Joshua Dobrovich Republican Nay
Kenneth "Ken" L Wells Republican Not Voting
Kenneth W Goslant Republican Nay
Kevin C Winter Republican Not Voting
Larry Labor Republican Nay
Leland J Morgan Republican Nay
Lisa A Hango Republican Nay
Mark A Higley Republican Nay
Martha A Feltus Republican Nay
Mary A. A Morrissey Republican Nay
Matt E Walker Republican Not Voting
Michael "Mike" Southworth Republican Nay
Michael "Mike" Tagliavia Republican Nay
Michael Boutin Republican Nay
Michael J Marcotte Republican Nay
Michael R Morgan Republican Not Voting
Patricia A McCoy Republican Nay
Richard J Bailey Republican Not Voting
Richard M Nelson Republican Nay
Rob North Republican Nay
Sandra "Sandy" H Pinsonault Republican Not Voting
Thomas "Tom" F Charlton Republican Nay
Thomas B Burditt Republican Nay
Todd Nielsen Republican Nay
VL L Coffin IV Republican Nay
Wayne A Laroche Republican Nay
William P Canfield Republican Not Voting
Woodman H Page Republican Nay
Zachary J Harvey Republican Nay
Alicia Malay Republican/Democrat Not Voting
Ashley R Bartley Republican/Democrat Nay

Official roll call →

Roll Call, requested by Senator Weeks,

Passed 17 Yea · 12 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 2000
Republican 01201
Democrat 11000
Democrat/Progressive 3000
Progressive/Democrat 1000
Total 171201
% of votes cast 57%40%0%3%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Harrison of Windham District — Yea
White of Windsor District — Yea
Alison Clarkson Democrat Yea
Ann E Cummings Democrat Yea
Joseph "Joe" D Major Democrat Yea
Kesha K Ram Hinsdale Democrat Yea
Martine Larocque L Gulick Democrat Yea
Nader A Hashim Democrat Yea
Robert Plunkett Democrat Yea
Ruth E Hardy Democrat Yea
Seth Bongartz Democrat Yea
Thomas I Chittenden Democrat Yea
Virginia "Ginny" V Lyons Democrat Yea
Andrew J Perchlik Democrat/Progressive Yea
Anne E Watson Democrat/Progressive Yea
Philip E Baruth Democrat/Progressive Yea
Tanya C Vyhovsky Progressive/Democrat Yea
Brian P Collamore Republican Nay
Christopher P Mattos Republican Not Voting
David H Weeks Republican Nay
John Benson Republican Nay
John S Morley III Republican Nay
Patrick "Pat" M Brennan Republican Nay
Randy D Brock Republican Nay
Richard A Westman Republican Nay
Robert W Norris Republican Nay
Russ H Ingalls Republican Nay
Scott L Beck Republican Nay
Steven Heffernan Republican Nay
Terry K Williams Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H.772 do?
An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program
Who sponsors H.772?
H.772 is sponsored by Marc B Mihaly (Democrat).
What is the current status of H.772?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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