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VT H0045

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tiffany Bluemle

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits knowingly possessing a firearm on premises licensed to serve alcohol in Vermont

  • Requires owners/operators to post conspicuous notice of the prohibition at each public entrance

  • Penalties include up to 1 year imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine for possession violations; up to $500 fine for failure to post notice; liquor license suspension/revocation for repeat violations

  • Exempts second-class license holders (retail alcohol sellers), federal and state law enforcement officers, National Guard and military members on duty, and premises owners not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms on premises where alcohol is licensed to be served

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary

1/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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