VT H0654

Creates a 10-member Vermont Airspace Safety and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Task Force within the Department of Public Safety, co-chaired by the Commissioner of Public Safety and Secretary of Transportation, effective July 1, 2026

Defines "unidentified anomalous phenomena" (UAP) as objects in the atmosphere or underwater that cannot be attributed to known sources, including those exhibiting characteristics like instantaneous acceleration or hypersonic velocity without thermal signatures

Designates the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) as the principal scientific analyst to receive incident reports, analyze data, and provide findings to the Task Force for review and approval

Requires the Task Force to hold at least one public meeting annually, maintain a public webpage with meeting notices and minutes, and submit annual reports to the Governor and legislative committees by December 15

Authorizes per diem compensation for up to 12 meetings for Task Force members and explicitly preserves FAA jurisdiction over airspace, limiting the Task Force to policy recommendations rather than regulatory enforcement