Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 9 D · 1 I cosponsors

H 490 — An act relating to incentivizing community service sentencing in certain cases

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

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  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 March 20, 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.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

Action History

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors H 490?
H 490 is sponsored by Shawn Sweeney (Democrat), Barbara Rachelson (Democrat), Christopher Morrow (Democrat), Jubilee McGill (Democrat), Troy Headrick (Independent), Zon Eastes (Democrat), Esme Cole (Democrat), Conor Casey (Democrat), Ian Goodnow (Democrat), and Michelle Bos-Lun (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 490?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track H 490?
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