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VT H0108

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Rachelson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the criminal penalty requiring adult children to financially support their destitute parents who are unable to support themselves and reside in Vermont
  • Amends 15 V.S.A. § 202, removing the "filial support" provision from the existing desertion and nonsupport statute
  • Retains criminal penalties for married persons who desert or neglect their spouse and children, and for parents who desert or neglect their children
  • Current law being repealed allowed imprisonment up to 2 years and/or fines up to $300.00 for adult children who refused to support destitute parents
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

An act relating to filial support

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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