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VT S0192
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alison Clarkson
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AI Summary
- Authorizes Vermont municipalities (towns, cities, incorporated villages) to adopt ordinances compelling the cleaning or repair of premises deemed vacant, blighted, or hazardous to public health and safety
- Allows municipalities to control removal of rubbish, waste, and objectionable material from affected properties and to perform cleaning or repairs themselves if necessary
- Expenses incurred by municipalities for cleaning or repairs become a lien on the property, collected using the same procedures as tax collection on the grand list
- Requires municipalities to adopt rules governing compelled cleaning or repair, including an administrative appeals process and proper notice to property owners before incurring expenses
- Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
An act relating to municipal authority to compel the cleaning or repair of premises
Last Action
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations
1/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Operations1/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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