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VT H0584

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Conor Casey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Excludes pension and survivor benefit income from Vermont state income tax for retired police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians
  • Applies to pensions received from any U.S. state or municipality, not limited to Vermont public safety retirees
  • Amends 32 V.S.A. § 5811 to add this exclusion to the list of income items subtracted from federal adjusted gross income when calculating Vermont taxable income
  • Takes effect retroactively on January 1, 2026, applying to taxable years beginning on and after that date
  • Stated statutory purpose is to lessen the tax burden on Vermonters who derive income from public safety benefits

Legislative Description

An act relating to excluding public safety pension and survivor benefit income from income taxation

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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