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VT H0810
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alicia Malay
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AI Summary
- Secretary of Transportation must develop informational materials for municipalities on establishing weight, height, and width limits for covered bridges by November 15, 2026
- Agency of Transportation required to provide technical assistance to municipalities on constructing barriers, warning devices, and other measures to prevent oversized vehicles from using covered bridges
- Arson of a covered bridge carries enhanced penalties of 2-10 years imprisonment and/or up to $2,000 fine, compared to 1-5 years and $1,000 for standard second degree arson
- Willfully and maliciously injuring, removing, or destroying a covered bridge carries penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine, doubled from standard bridge damage penalties
- Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
An act relating to protections for covered bridges
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation
1/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/28/2026
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