VermontS.1092025-2026 SessionSenateWALLET

An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Sponsored By: Nader A Hashim (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

7 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Lower community service for second DUI

Beginning June 12, 2025, a second offense under 23 V.S.A. § 1201 requires at least 80 hours of community service. Fines up to $1,500 and up to two years in jail still apply.

Free family support for incarcerated parents

Beginning June 12, 2025, the Department of Corrections provides free parenting and family support at every prison for all parents and guardians. Services are trauma‑informed and can be run through nonprofit partners. The program starts first at Chittenden Regional and Northern State facilities. The Department reports each year by July 1 on funding, participation, and results.

Legislature sets number of Superior judges

Beginning June 12, 2025, the General Assembly sets how many Superior judges there are. Judges still serve six‑year terms that start April 1, and vacancy appointments follow existing rules.

New process for courthouse funding requests

Beginning July 1, 2026, counties must file courthouse capital requests with the Court Administrator by October 1 each year. The Administrator reviews them, advises whether to include them in the Judiciary’s capital budget, and by January 15 reports requests and recommendations to legislative committees.

Statewide adult court diversion program

Beginning July 2, 2025, the Attorney General runs a statewide adult court diversion program. Prosecutors can refer people before or after arraignment and must notify the program and court in writing. Post‑charge programs that get AG funding may only take people who are charged and found probable cause, and not yet adjudicated. State’s Attorneys set eligibility rules and keep final say on referrals.

Stronger youth tobacco enforcement and penalties

Beginning June 12, 2025, the Judicial Bureau handles under‑21 tobacco possession and procurement cases. A person under 21 who uses false ID to buy tobacco faces a civil penalty up to $50, up to 10 hours of community service, or both. Police may void or amend a complaint they issued, including at a hearing, unless another law says otherwise.

Less online access to court records

Beginning June 12, 2025, criminal, family, and probate case records are not available to the public on the internet. Criminal justice agencies may get online access for criminal justice purposes. Licensed Vermont attorneys in good standing get online access to nonconfidential records.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Nader A Hashim
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 12, 2025
6/13/2025House
Signed by Governor on June 12, 2025
6/13/2025Senate
Delivered to Governor on June 6, 2025
6/6/2025Senate
As passed by Senate and House
5/29/2025Senate
House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment to House proposal of amendment
5/29/2025Senate
Rules suspended and bill messaged forthwith to the Senate as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney
5/29/2025House
Senate proposal of amendment to House proposal of amendment concurred in
5/29/2025House
Rules suspended and taken up for immediate consideration, pending entry on Notice Calendar, as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney
5/29/2025House
Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in with further proposal of amendment thereto
5/29/2025House
Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth
5/29/2025Senate
House proposal of amendment concurred in with further proposal of amendment as moved by Senator(s) Hashim
5/29/2025Senate
House proposal of amendment; text
5/29/2025Senate
Proposal of amendment to be offered by Senator(s) Hashim
5/29/2025Senate
New Business/House Proposal of Amendment
5/29/2025Senate
Called up by Senator Hashim
5/28/2025Senate
Ordered to lie
5/28/2025Senate
Ordered to lie
5/27/2025Senate
Ordered to lie on motion of Senator Hashim
5/23/2025Senate
House proposal of amendment; text
5/23/2025Senate
New Business/House Proposal of Amendment
5/23/2025Senate
House proposal of amendment
5/22/2025Senate
Entered on Notice Calendar
5/22/2025Senate
House message: House passed bill in concurrence with proposal(s) of amendment
5/22/2025Senate
Read third time and passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
5/20/2025House
Action Calendar: Unfinished Business
5/20/2025House

Bill Text

As Enacted (ACT 64)
6/19/2025
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As Passed by Both Chambers
6/3/2025
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As Passed by Both Chambers (Unofficial)
6/3/2025
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House Proposal of Amendment
5/21/2025
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House Proposal of Amendment (Unofficial)
5/21/2025
PDF
As Passed by the Senate
3/21/2025
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As Passed by the Senate (Unofficial)
3/21/2025
PDF
As Introduced
3/7/2025
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