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VT H0108
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Rachelson
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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- Current law being repealed allowed imprisonment up to 2 years and/or fines up to $300.00 for adult children who refused to support destitute parents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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