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VT H0723

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Zon Eastes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that "posting annually" for land posted against hunting and fishing means the posting is valid and enforceable for 365 days after the date recorded with the town clerk

  • Updates gendered language in 10 V.S.A. § 5201, replacing "his or her" and "he or she" with gender-neutral "the owner's" and "the owner"

  • Maintains existing requirements for posting notices: signs must be placed at each corner and no more than 400 feet apart along boundaries, dated each year, and conform to Commissioner-specified standards

  • Recording forms must be filed in triplicate with the town clerk, Commissioner, and landowner, with a $5.00 recording fee retained by the town clerk

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

An act relating to posting of land

Last Action

Rep. Sheldon of Middlebury moved to postpone action until March 17, 2026, which was agreed to

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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