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VermontH.212025-2026 SessionHouseWALLET

An act relating to service of writs of possession

Sponsored By: Karen N Dolan (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Faster eviction writs with 14-day wait

When a court rules for the landlord, it enters judgment for possession and for any unpaid rent, damages, and court costs. The court may award attorney’s fees only if the written rental agreement allows them. A writ of possession issues the same day as the judgment unless the court stays it for good cause. The county sheriff must serve the writ and wait at least 14 days after service before putting the landlord into possession. The law takes effect on passage.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Karen N Dolan

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. House message: Governor approved bill on May 5, 2025

    5/6/2025Senate

  2. Signed by Governor on May 5, 2025

    5/6/2025House

  3. Delivered to the Governor on April 30, 2025

    4/30/2025House

  4. Senate Message: Passed in concurrence

    4/24/2025House

  5. Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence

    4/23/2025Senate

  6. New Business/Third Reading

    4/23/2025Senate

  7. Reported favorably by Senator Norris for Committee on Judiciary, read 2nd time and 3rd reading ordered

    4/22/2025Senate

  8. Favorable report by Committee on Judiciary

    4/22/2025Senate

  9. Second Reading

    4/22/2025Senate

  10. Favorable report by Committee on Judiciary

    4/18/2025Senate

  11. Second Reading

    4/18/2025Senate

  12. Entered on Notice Calendar

    4/18/2025Senate

  13. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary

    3/18/2025Senate

  14. Read third time and passed

    3/13/2025House

  15. Action Calendar: Third Reading

    3/13/2025House

  16. Third Reading ordered

    3/12/2025House

  17. Report of Committee on Judiciary agreed to

    3/12/2025House

  18. Rep. Malay of Pittsford reported for the Committee on Judiciary

    3/12/2025House

  19. Read second time

    3/12/2025House

  20. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

    3/12/2025House

  21. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

    3/11/2025House

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

    1/9/2025House

Bill Text

  • As Enacted (ACT 13)

    5/13/2025

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  • As Passed by Both Chambers

    4/28/2025

    PDF

  • As Passed by Both Chambers (Unofficial)

    4/28/2025

    PDF

  • As Passed by the House

    3/19/2025

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  • As Passed by the House (Unofficial)

    3/19/2025

    PDF

  • As Introduced

    1/7/2025

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