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VT H0252

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Pritchard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits offenders convicted of a second or subsequent felony from participating in Vermont's earned time program to reduce their sentence

  • Amends 28 V.S.A. § 818, which governs the Department of Corrections' earned time program that became effective January 1, 2021

  • Adds repeat felony offenders to the existing list of ineligible populations, which already includes those on probation/parole, serving interrupted sentences, or sentenced to life without parole

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

An act relating to prohibiting earned time for second or subsequent felony convictions

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Institutions

2/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Corrections and Institutions2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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