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VT S0285

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tanya Vyhovsky

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Public Safety must adopt or amend policy by October 1, 2026 to permit Vermont State Police officers to wear religious head coverings while on duty in uniform

  • Department of Corrections must adopt or amend policy by October 1, 2026 to permit correctional officers to wear religious head coverings while on duty in uniform

  • Religious head coverings would be allowed except where tight-fitting protective headgear is required for safety

  • Act takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

An act relating to the adoption of policies to allow Vermont State Police officers and correctional officers to wear religious head coverings

Last Action

Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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