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VT H0704
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Stevens
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AI Summary
- Expands the Tenant Representation Pilot Program from Lamoille and Windsor counties to statewide coverage across Vermont
- Vermont Legal Aid provides full legal representation to tenants facing eviction who have household income at or below 120% of state area median income, pay 30% or more of income toward rent, or have expenses exceeding income
- Extends program timeline with interim reports due November 30, 2025 and November 30, 2026, and a final report due July 31, 2027 (previously 2023-2025)
- Implementation contingent on fiscal year 2025 General Fund appropriation to the Agency of Human Services for subgrant to Vermont Legal Aid, with start date moved to November 1, 2024
- Requires Agency of Human Services and Vermont Legal Aid to update existing grant agreements to implement the program amendments
Legislative Description
An act relating to the Tenant Representation Pilot Program
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing
1/15/2026
Committee Referrals
General and Housing1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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