Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 41 R · 4 D · 2 I cosponsors

H 252 — An act relating to prohibiting earned time for second or subsequent felony convictions

Last action — Read first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Institutions

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · 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.

  • 47 sponsors

    47 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (41 R · 4 D · 2 I) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill prohibits earned time reductions for individuals with second or subsequent felony convictions.

The bill aims to stop individuals convicted of a second or later felony from receiving earned time to shorten their sentences. This change affects the eligibility criteria for earned time in Vermont's corrections system.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill prohibits individuals convicted of a second or subsequent felony from receiving earned time to reduce their sentences.

  • 28 V.S.A. § 818

    to offenders sentenced for a felony after having been previously convicted of a felony → to offenders convicted of a second or subsequent felony

    The bill clarifies that earned time is not available to individuals who have been convicted of a second or subsequent felony.

Action History

  1. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Institutions

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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47 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on

Sponsors (47)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (143)

143 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors H 252?
H 252 is sponsored by Kevin C Winter (Republican), Kenneth "Ken" L Wells (Republican), Matt E Walker (Republican), Michael "Mike" Tagliavia (Republican), Shawn Sweeney (Democrat), Michael "Mike" Southworth (Republican), Debra L Powers (Republican), Sandra "Sandy" H Pinsonault (Republican), Joseph Parsons (Independent), Woodman H Page (Republican), Thomas Oliver (Republican/Democrat), Rob North (Republican), Todd Nielsen (Republican), Christopher Morrow (Democrat), Mary A. A Morrissey (Republican), Kristi C Morris (Democrat), Michael R Morgan (Republican), Leland J Morgan (Republican), Francis M McFaun (Republican), Alicia Malay (Republican/Democrat), Eric Maguire (Republican), Joseph "Joe" Luneau (Republican), Jed Lipsky (Independent), Wayne A Laroche (Republican), Larry Labor (Republican), Chris Keyser (Republican), John Kascenska (Republican), Christopher Howland (Republican), Mark A Higley (Republican), Zachary J Harvey (Republican), Jim F Harrison (Republican), James A Gregoire (Republican), William "Will" Greer (Democrat), Kenneth W Goslant (Republican), Gina M Galfetti (Republican), Deborah "Debbie" C Dolgin (Republican), Allen "Penny" R Demar (Republican), VL L Coffin IV (Republican), Thomas "Tom" F Charlton (Republican), James "Jim" Casey (Republican), William P Canfield (Republican), Gregory "Greg" Burtt (Republican), Thomas B Burditt (Republican), Carolyn W Branagan (Republican), Michael Boutin (Republican), David "Dave" Bosch (Republican), and Christopher "Chris" A Pritchard (Republican).
What is the current status of H 252?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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