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VT H0021

Bill

Status

Passed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Karen Dolan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that writs of possession be served by a sheriff of the specific county where the property is located, allowing any sheriff to serve the writ
  • Maintains the existing 14-day waiting period between when a writ is served and when a plaintiff can be put into possession of the premises
  • Preserves courts' authority to award possession, rents due, damages, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees (when provided in a written rental agreement) to plaintiffs in eviction cases
  • Signed into law by the Governor on May 5, 2025, with immediate effect upon passage

Legislative Description

An act relating to service of writs of possession

Last Action

House message: Governor approved bill on May 5, 2025

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/18/2025
Judiciary1/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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