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VT H0097

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kate McCann

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits knowingly possessing firearms or dangerous/deadly weapons in school buildings, on school buses, and on any school property (expanding current law which only covers buildings and buses)
  • Expands the definition of "school" to include prequalified private prekindergarten providers and childcare facilities
  • First offense carries up to 1 year imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine; second or subsequent offense carries up to 3 years imprisonment and/or $5,000 fine
  • Exempts law enforcement officers on duty, persons authorized by school boards/superintendents/principals for specific purposes, and individuals at childcare facilities located in their own residence
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

An act relating to prohibiting firearms and deadly weapons in schools, on school property, and at childcare centers

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary

1/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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