Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 I cosponsors

S 271 — An act relating to protecting political expression and promoting civil rights in education

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

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  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 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · 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.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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Bill Text

Action History

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 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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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 271?
S 271 is sponsored by Rebecca "Becca" E White (Democrat), Joseph "Joe" D Major (Democrat), and Tanya C Vyhovsky (Progressive/Democrat).
What is the current status of S 271?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S 271?
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