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VermontH.7232025-2026 SessionHouseWALLET

An act relating to posting of land

Sponsored By: Zon Eastes (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New posting rules for landowners

The law lets landowners post signs to ban or allow by permission hunting, fishing, or trapping. Put signs on or near the boundary, at each corner, and no more than 400 feet apart. Keep signs readable and date them each year. Use the standard size and design set by the Commissioner. “Permission only” signs must list the owner’s name and a way to contact the owner or a person who can grant permission. Small mistakes that still warn a reasonable person do not cancel the posting, but you must fix signs you know are wrong. These rules took effect April 30, 2026.

Record posted land with town clerk

If you post land, you must record it each year with the town clerk where the land is. Use the state form; the record lasts 365 days and is open to the public. The clerk keeps a $5 recording fee. Land that is posted and recorded counts as “enclosed land,” which strengthens enforcement against hunting or fishing without permission.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Zon Eastes

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Doug Bishop

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Satcowitz

    Democratic • House

  • Leanne Harple

    Democratic • House

  • Thomas S Stevens

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. House message: Governor approved bill on April 30, 2026

    5/1/2026Senate

  2. Signed by Governor on April 30, 2026

    4/30/2026House

  3. Delivered to the Governor on April 24, 2026

    4/24/2026House

  4. Senate Message: Passed in concurrence

    4/22/2026House

  5. Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence

    4/21/2026Senate

  6. New Business/Third Reading

    4/21/2026Senate

  7. Reported favorably by Senator Williams for Committee on Natural Resources and Energy, read 2nd time and 3rd reading ordered

    4/17/2026Senate

  8. Favorable report by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

    4/17/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading

    4/17/2026Senate

  10. Favorable report by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

    4/16/2026Senate

  11. Second Reading

    4/16/2026Senate

  12. Entered on Notice Calendar

    4/16/2026Senate

  13. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

    3/20/2026Senate

  14. Read third time and passed

    3/18/2026House

  15. Action Calendar: Third Reading

    3/18/2026House

  16. Third Reading ordered

    3/17/2026House

  17. Report of Committee on Environment agreed to

    3/17/2026House

  18. Rep. Satcowitz of Randolph reported for the Committee on Environment

    3/17/2026House

  19. Read second time

    3/17/2026House

  20. Action Calendar: Action postponed until March 17, 2026

    3/17/2026House

  21. Rep. Sheldon of Middlebury moved to postpone action until March 17, 2026, which was agreed to

    3/13/2026House

  22. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

    3/13/2026House

  23. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

    3/12/2026House

  24. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment

    1/20/2026House

Bill Text

  • As Enacted (ACT 90)

    5/7/2026

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  • As Passed by Both Chambers

    4/23/2026

    PDF

  • As Passed by Both Chambers (Unofficial)

    4/23/2026

    PDF

  • As Passed by the House

    3/19/2026

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  • As Passed by the House (Unofficial)

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • As Introduced

    1/16/2026

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