Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: Introduced 8 D cosponsors

S.201 — An act relating to academic freedom in Vermont’s postsecondary schools

Last action — Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

An act relating to academic freedom in Vermont’s postsecondary schools

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Action History

  1. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S.201 do?
An act relating to academic freedom in Vermont’s postsecondary schools
Who sponsors S.201?
S.201 is sponsored by Virginia "Ginny" V Lyons (Democrat), Philip E Baruth (Democrat/Progressive), Thomas I Chittenden (Democrat), Ruth E Hardy (Democrat), Wendy K Harrison (Democrat), Kesha K Ram Hinsdale (Democrat), Anne E Watson (Democrat/Progressive), and Rebecca "Becca" E White (Democrat).
What is the current status of S.201?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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