Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 12 D · 1 I cosponsors

S.208 — An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification

Last action — Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 99 of 132 to Pass -- Yeas = 81, Nays = 51

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

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

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

Prognosis

Advancing 46% · high 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.

  • 13 sponsors

    3 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (12 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

In plain language

The bill establishes identification standards for law enforcement agencies.

This bill sets forth standards for how law enforcement officials must identify themselves. It aims to ensure consistency and accountability in law enforcement identification procedures.

Summary

An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification

Bill Text

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

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Action History

  1. Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 99 of 132 to Pass -- Yeas = 81, Nays = 51

  2. Rep. Houghton of Essex Junction demanded yeas and nays

  3. Rep. Houghton of Essex Junction moved to suspend rules and take up bill for immediate consideration

  4. Notice Calendar: Report of Committee of Conference

  5. House message: House appointed Conference Committee members

  6. Speaker appointed Reps. LaLonde of South Burlington, Dolan of Essex Junction, and Goodnow of Brattleboro as members of the Committee of Conference on the part of the House

  7. Senate Message: House proposal of amendment not concurred in and Committee of Conference appointed

  8. Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth

  9. Committee of Conference appointed: Senators Hashim, Baruth, and Mattos

  10. House proposal of amendment not concurred in; Committee of Conference requested, on motion of Senator Hashim

  11. House proposal of amendment; text

  12. Rules suspended & taken up for immediate consideration, on motion of Senator Baruth

  13. House proposal of amendment

  14. Entered on Notice Calendar

  15. House message: House passed bill in concurrence with proposal(s) of amendment

  16. Read third time and passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment

  17. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  18. Third Reading ordered

  19. Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 71 of 141 to Pass -- Yeas = 102, Nays = 39

  20. Report of Committee on Judiciary agreed to

  21. Rep. Harvey of Castleton demanded yeas and nays

  22. Which was disagreed to on a Roll Call Failed -- Needed 71 of 142 to Pass -- Yeas = 65, Nays = 77

  23. Rep. Parsons of Newbury demanded yeas and nays

  24. Rep. Berbeco of Winooski and McGill of Bridport moved to amend the report of the Committee on Judiciary

  25. Rep. Dolan of Essex Junction reported for the Committee on Judiciary

  26. Read second time

  27. Action Calendar: Unfinished Business

  28. Action Calendar: Action postponed until May 18, 2026

  29. Rep. Dolan of Essex Junction moved to postpone action until May 18, 2026, which was agreed to

  30. Action Calendar: Action postponed until May 15, 2026

  31. Rep. Dolan of Essex Junction moved to postpone action until May 15, 2026, which was agreed to

  32. Action Calendar: Action postponed until May 14, 2026

  33. Action Calendar: Action postponed until May 14, 2026

  34. Rep. Dolan of Essex Junction moved to postpone action until May 14, 2026, which was agreed to

  35. Action Calendar: Action postponed until May 12, 2026

  36. Action Calendar: Action postponed until May 12, 2026

  37. Rep. Dolan of Essex Junction moved to postpone action until May 12, 2026, which was agreed to

  38. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  39. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

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

  41. Read 3rd time & passed

  42. New Business/Third Reading

  43. Roll Call, Requested by Sen. White

  44. 3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 15 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 27, Nays = 2

  45. Recommendation of amendment by Committee on Judiciary agreed to

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

  47. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Judiciary

  48. Second Reading

  49. Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Judiciary

  50. Entered on Notice Calendar

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on · 54 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (177)

177 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 disagreed to

Failed 81 Yea · 51 Nay · 18 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 693011
Republican/Democrat 0101
Republican 04404
Unaffiliated 5301
Progressive/Democrat 3000
Independent 4001
Total 8151018
% of votes cast 54%34%0%12%
How each member voted (150)
Member Party Vote
Brown of Richmond — Yea
Casey of Hubbardton — Nay
Casey of Montpelier — Yea
Hooper of Randolph — Not Voting
Long of Milton — Nay
Long of Newfane — Yea
Taylor of Mendon — Nay
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 Nay
Angela Arsenault Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Chea Waters Evans Democrat Yea
Christopher Morrow Democrat Yea
Daisy Berbeco Democrat Yea
Daniel A Noyes Democrat Yea
Dara Torre Democrat Not Voting
David K Durfee Democrat Yea
David W Yacovone Democrat Yea
Doug Bishop Democrat Yea
Edward "Teddy" Waszazak Democrat Yea
Edye Graning Democrat Yea
Ela Chapin Democrat Yea
Elizabeth L Burrows Democrat Not Voting
Emilie K Kornheiser Democrat Yea
Emilie Krasnow Democrat Yea
Emily Carris Duncan Democrat Yea
Erin Brady Democrat Yea
Esme Cole Democrat Yea
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 Not Voting
John L Bartholomew Democrat Not Voting
Jonathan Cooper Democrat Yea
Jubilee McGill Democrat Yea
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
Kevin P Scully Democrat Not Voting
Kristi C Morris Democrat Nay
Larry Satcowitz Democrat Not Voting
Leanne Harple Democrat Yea
Leonora Dodge Democrat Yea
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 Not Voting
Mary-Katherine A Stone Democrat Yea
Matthew J Birong Democrat Yea
Michael Mrowicki Democrat Yea
Michael N Hoyt Democrat Yea
Michael Nigro Democrat Not Voting
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 Yea
Phil Pouech Democrat Yea
R. Scott Campbell Democrat Yea
Rebecca Holcombe Democrat Yea
Robert Hunter Democrat Yea
Robin P Scheu Democrat Yea
Sarah "Sarita" C Austin Democrat Yea
Saudia LaMont Democrat Yea
Shawn Sweeney Democrat Yea
Theresa A Wood Democrat Yea
Thomas S Stevens Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Zon Eastes Democrat Yea
Anne B. B Donahue Independent Yea
Jed Lipsky Independent Yea
Joseph Parsons Independent Not Voting
Laura H Sibilia Independent Yea
Troy Headrick Independent Yea
Brian J Cina Progressive/Democrat Yea
Chloe Tomlinson Progressive/Democrat Yea
Kate Logan Progressive/Democrat Yea
Allen "Penny" R Demar Republican Nay
Anthony "Tony" Micklus Republican Nay
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
David J Soucy Republican Nay
Deborah "Debbie" C Dolgin Republican Nay
Debra L Powers Republican Nay
Eileen G Dickinson Republican Nay
Eric Maguire Republican Not Voting
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 Nay
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 Nay
Michael "Mike" Southworth Republican Nay
Michael "Mike" Tagliavia Republican Nay
Michael Boutin Republican Nay
Michael J Marcotte Republican Nay
Michael R Morgan Republican Nay
Patricia A McCoy Republican Nay
Richard J Bailey Republican Nay
Richard M Nelson Republican Nay
Rob North Republican Not Voting
Sandra "Sandy" H Pinsonault Republican Nay
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 Nay
Woodman H Page Republican Nay
Zachary J Harvey Republican Nay
Alicia Malay Republican/Democrat Nay
Ashley R Bartley Republican/Democrat Not Voting

Official roll call →

Which was agreed to

Passed 102 Yea · 39 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8100
Democrat 76205
Republican 113403
Independent 3101
Progressive/Democrat 3000
Republican/Democrat 1100
Total 1023909
% of votes cast 68%26%0%6%
How each member voted (150)
Member Party Vote
Brown of Richmond — Yea
Casey of Hubbardton — Nay
Casey of Montpelier — Yea
Hooper of Randolph — Yea
Long of Milton — Yea
Long of Newfane — Yea
Taylor of Mendon — 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 Nay
Angela Arsenault Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Chea Waters Evans Democrat Yea
Christopher Morrow Democrat Yea
Daisy Berbeco Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Edye Graning Democrat Yea
Ela Chapin Democrat Yea
Elizabeth L Burrows Democrat Yea
Emilie K Kornheiser Democrat Yea
Emilie Krasnow Democrat Yea
Emily Carris Duncan Democrat Yea
Erin Brady Democrat Yea
Esme Cole Democrat Yea
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 Yea
John L Bartholomew Democrat Yea
Jonathan Cooper Democrat Yea
Jubilee McGill Democrat Yea
Karen Lueders Democrat Yea
Karen N Dolan Democrat Yea
Kate Lalley Democrat Yea
Kate McCann Democrat Not Voting
Kate Nugent Democrat Yea
Kathleen C James Democrat Yea
Kevin "Coach" B Christie Democrat Not Voting
Kevin P Scully Democrat Yea
Kristi C Morris Democrat Yea
Larry Satcowitz Democrat Yea
Leanne Harple Democrat Yea
Leonora Dodge Democrat Yea
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 Not Voting
Mary-Katherine A Stone Democrat Yea
Matthew J Birong Democrat Not Voting
Michael Mrowicki Democrat Yea
Michael N Hoyt Democrat Yea
Michael Nigro Democrat Yea
Michelle Bos-Lun Democrat Yea
Mollie S. S Burke Democrat Nay
Mollie S. S Burke Democrat Yea
Monique Priestley Democrat Yea
Peter C Conlon Democrat Yea
Phil Pouech Democrat Yea
R. Scott Campbell Democrat Yea
Rebecca Holcombe Democrat Yea
Robert Hunter Democrat Yea
Robin P Scheu Democrat Yea
Sarah "Sarita" C Austin Democrat Yea
Saudia LaMont Democrat Yea
Shawn Sweeney Democrat Yea
Theresa A Wood Democrat Yea
Thomas S Stevens Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Zon Eastes Democrat Yea
Anne B. B Donahue Independent Not Voting
Jed Lipsky Independent Yea
Joseph Parsons Independent Nay
Laura H Sibilia Independent Yea
Troy Headrick Independent Yea
Brian J Cina Progressive/Democrat Yea
Chloe Tomlinson Progressive/Democrat Yea
Kate Logan Progressive/Democrat Yea
Allen "Penny" R Demar Republican Nay
Anthony "Tony" Micklus Republican Yea
Beth M Quimby Republican Nay
Brenda Steady Republican Not Voting
Carolyn W Branagan Republican Yea
Chris Keyser Republican Not Voting
Christopher "Chris" A Pritchard Republican Nay
Christopher Howland Republican Nay
David "Dave" Bosch Republican Nay
David J Soucy Republican Not Voting
Deborah "Debbie" C Dolgin Republican Nay
Debra L Powers Republican Nay
Eileen G Dickinson Republican Nay
Eric Maguire Republican Nay
Gina M Galfetti Republican Nay
Gregory "Greg" Burtt Republican Nay
Jack H Brigham Republican Yea
James A Gregoire Republican Yea
Joseph "Joe" Luneau Republican Yea
Joshua Dobrovich Republican Nay
Kenneth "Ken" L Wells Republican Nay
Kenneth W Goslant Republican Nay
Kevin C Winter Republican Nay
Larry Labor Republican Nay
Leland J Morgan Republican Yea
Lisa A Hango Republican Nay
Mark A Higley Republican Nay
Martha A Feltus Republican Yea
Mary A. A Morrissey Republican Yea
Matt E Walker Republican Nay
Michael "Mike" Southworth Republican Yea
Michael "Mike" Tagliavia Republican Nay
Michael Boutin Republican Nay
Michael J Marcotte Republican Nay
Michael R Morgan Republican Yea
Patricia A McCoy Republican Nay
Richard J Bailey Republican Yea
Richard M Nelson Republican Nay
Rob North Republican Nay
Sandra "Sandy" H Pinsonault Republican Nay
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 Nay
Woodman H Page Republican Nay
Zachary J Harvey Republican Nay
Alicia Malay Republican/Democrat Nay
Ashley R Bartley Republican/Democrat Yea

Official roll call →

3rd reading ordered

Passed 27 Yea · 2 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 2000
Republican 10201
Democrat/Progressive 3000
Democrat 11000
Progressive/Democrat 1000
Total 27201
% of votes cast 90%7%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 Yea
Christopher P Mattos Republican Yea
David H Weeks Republican Yea
John Benson Republican Yea
John S Morley III Republican Not Voting
Patrick "Pat" M Brennan Republican Yea
Randy D Brock Republican Yea
Richard A Westman Republican Yea
Robert W Norris Republican Yea
Russ H Ingalls Republican Nay
Scott L Beck Republican Yea
Steven Heffernan Republican Yea
Terry K Williams Republican Nay

Official roll call →

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S.208 do?
An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification
Who sponsors S.208?
S.208 is sponsored by Nader A Hashim (Democrat), Philip E Baruth (Democrat/Progressive), Kesha K Ram Hinsdale (Democrat), Seth Bongartz (Democrat), Thomas I Chittenden (Democrat), Martine Larocque L Gulick (Democrat), Ruth E Hardy (Democrat), Wendy K Harrison (Democrat), Virginia "Ginny" V Lyons (Democrat), Andrew J Perchlik (Democrat/Progressive), Tanya C Vyhovsky (Progressive/Democrat), Anne E Watson (Democrat/Progressive), and Rebecca "Becca" E White (Democrat).
What is the current status of S.208?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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