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VT S0022

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Perchlik

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits knowingly discharging a firearm within 500 feet of school property or a child care facility that is open for business

  • Violation is punishable by up to one year imprisonment, a fine up to $1,000, or both

  • Exempts federal law enforcement officers and Vermont-certified law enforcement officers acting for legitimate law enforcement purposes

  • "Child care facility" includes facilities defined under 33 V.S.A. § 511 and prequalified private prekindergarten providers under 16 V.S.A. § 829

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

An act relating to prohibiting discharge of firearms within 500 feet of a child care facility or school

Last Action

Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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