Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

H 734 — An act relating to nonprofit transparency in lobbying and elections

Last action — Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

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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 January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill addresses transparency in lobbying and election activities for nonprofits.

The bill aims to increase transparency for nonprofit organizations involved in lobbying and electoral activities. It sets rules for how these organizations report their activities to ensure public awareness and accountability.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes new transparency and reporting requirements for nonprofit organizations involved in advocacy and lobbying in Vermont.

  • 17 V.S.A. § 2901

    (1) “Advocacy organization” means any entity exempt under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c) that spends more than $10,000.00 per year on issue advocacy, grassroots lobbying, public policy, or election campaigns related to Vermont.

    Defines 'advocacy organization' for regulatory purposes.

  • 17 V.S.A. § 2901

    (12) “Grassroots lobbying” means the act of urging the public, via media or mass communications, to contact legislators to influence legislation, public policy, or election outcomes.

    Defines 'grassroots lobbying' for transparency requirements.

  • 17 V.S.A. § 2974

    § 2974. PUBLIC REPORTING BY ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS; AUDITS (a) Any advocacy organization expending more than $10,000.00 annually on Vermont-focused issue advocacy or grassroots lobbying shall: (1) file, on a quarterly basis, reports with the Secretary of State listing: (A) the total amount expended on advertisements, mailers, digital media, and canvassing; (B) donors who contributed over $1,000.00 during the reporting period; and (C) the names of any affiliated entities; and (2) include on all public communications a disclaimer reading: “Paid for by [organization name], not authorized by any candidate.” (b) Advocacy organizations that either receive or earn annual revenue over $1,000,000.00 shall perform an audit of their finances, at minimum, biannually. The organization shall file the results of these audits with the Secretary of State within three months after completion. (c) The Secretary of State shall design and make available any form required by this section.

    Imposes new reporting and audit requirements on advocacy organizations based on their expenditures and revenues.

Action History

  1. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (189)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors H 734?
H 734 is sponsored by Michael Boutin (Republican).
What is the current status of H 734?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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