Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 2 I cosponsors

H.885 — An act relating to use of public lands by individuals for life-sustaining activities

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

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · 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.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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Summary

An act relating to use of public lands by individuals for life-sustaining activities

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (186)

186 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H.885 do?
An act relating to use of public lands by individuals for life-sustaining activities
Who sponsors H.885?
H.885 is sponsored by Jubilee McGill (Democrat), Conor Casey (Democrat), Brian J Cina (Progressive/Democrat), and Troy Headrick (Independent).
What is the current status of H.885?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track H.885?
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