Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R 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

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill waives the criminal history record check fee for organizations providing free home-delivered meals to elderly Vermonters through DAIL.

  • 20 V.S.A. § 2063

    Requests made by any organization or agency administering a program of no-cost home-delivered meals for elderly Vermonters in connection with the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living.

    It adds a new exemption from the criminal record check fee for specific organizations that deliver meals to elderly individuals.

Action History

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 188 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (188)

188 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 252?
S 252 is sponsored by Virginia "Ginny" V Lyons (Democrat) and Richard A Westman (Republican).
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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