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VT S0160

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Philip Baruth

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits possession of machine guns, bump-fire stocks, and rapid-fire devices in Vermont, expanding existing bump-fire stock ban under 13 V.S.A. § 4022

  • Defines "machine gun" as any weapon that shoots automatically more than one shot by a single trigger function, including frames, receivers, and conversion parts

  • Defines "rapid-fire device" as any device (including auto sears) that increases a firearm's rate of fire or trigger activation rate when installed

  • Violations punishable by up to one year imprisonment, fine up to $1,000, or both

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

An act relating to firearms procedures

Last Action

Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/6/2026

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