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VermontH.272025-2026 SessionHouse

An act relating to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission

Sponsored By: Martin J LaLonde (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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Vermont expands domestic violence review commission

Beginning May 20, 2025, Vermont’s Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission can review near-fatal incidents as well as deaths. It can review incidents not under investigation or cases with a final judgment after court proceedings. Anyone holding needed, relevant records must provide them as soon as practicable after the commission’s written request. Membership grows from 17 to 23, adding six seats, including a sheriff, a restorative justice practitioner, and victim-services representatives. Appointing officials must try to include people of varied racial and ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people. The commission operates within the Attorney General’s Office, consulting with the Council on Domestic Violence. Its work includes studying patterns and safety barriers, assessing community responses, educating the public, and recommending prevention policies and services.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Martin J LaLonde

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Kate Nugent

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. House message: Governor approved bill on May 20, 2025

    5/22/2025House

  2. Signed by Governor on May 20, 2025

    5/20/2025House

  3. Delivered to Governor on May 14, 2025

    5/14/2025House

  4. Senate Message: Passed in concurrence

    5/9/2025Senate

  5. Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence

    5/8/2025Senate

  6. New Business/Third Reading

    5/8/2025Senate

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

    5/7/2025Senate

  8. Favorable report by Committee on Judiciary

    5/7/2025Senate

  9. New Business/Second Reading

    5/7/2025Senate

  10. Favorable report by Committee on Judiciary

    5/6/2025Senate

  11. Second Reading

    5/6/2025Senate

  12. Entered on Notice Calendar

    5/6/2025Senate

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

    2/4/2025Senate

  14. Read third time and passed

    1/30/2025House

  15. Action Calendar: Third Reading

    1/30/2025House

  16. Third Reading ordered

    1/29/2025House

  17. Report of Committee on Judiciary agreed to

    1/29/2025House

  18. Rep. Rachelson of Burlington reported for the Committee on Judiciary

    1/29/2025House

  19. Read second time

    1/29/2025House

  20. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

    1/29/2025House

  21. On Notice Calendar

    1/28/2025House

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

    1/10/2025House

Bill Text

  • As Enacted (ACT 25)Opens in a new window

    5/28/2025

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  • As Passed by Both Chambers

    5/14/2025

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  • As Passed by Both Chambers (Unofficial)

    5/14/2025

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  • As Passed by the House

    2/3/2025

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  • As Passed by the House (Unofficial)

    2/3/2025

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  • As Introduced

    1/9/2025

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