VT H0138

Establishes maximum liability caps for tort claims against municipalities at $500,000 per person and $2,000,000 aggregate per occurrence, matching existing State liability limits

Extends the State's tort claims framework to municipalities, making them liable for negligent or wrongful acts of municipal employees acting within the scope of employment

Exempts municipalities from liability for discretionary functions, quarantine impositions, and fiscal operations, mirroring existing State exemptions

Requires municipalities to cover reasonable legal fees for officers acting in performance of duties without malicious intent

Takes effect July 1, 2025