Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

S.252 — An act relating to waiver of criminal history record fees for certain DAIL volunteers

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

  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 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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Summary

An act relating to waiver of criminal history record fees for certain DAIL volunteers

Bill Text

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Action History

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 188 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (188)

188 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S.252 do?
An act relating to waiver of criminal history record fees for certain DAIL volunteers
Who sponsors S.252?
S.252 is sponsored by Richard A Westman (Republican) and Virginia "Ginny" V Lyons (Democrat).
What is the current status of S.252?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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