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VT H 171
An act relating to criminal justice agency protocols for an officer-involved shooting
In brief
VT H 171 is a state bill in VT: “An act relating to criminal justice agency protocols for an officer-involved shooting”. It was introduced on Feb 7, 2025 in the House, during the 2025-2026 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: enacted. The latest action we have (May 29, 2026) reads: “House message: Governor approved bill on June 8, 2026”. Its sponsor is Thomas Burditt (Republican). CSWH lists it under the cause Civilian oversight of police. The facts here come from State legislature (legislature.vermont.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- Enacted
- Latest action
- May 29, 2026: House message: Governor approved bill on June 8, 2026
- Sponsor
- Thomas Burditt (Republican)
- Started in
- House
- Introduced
- Feb 7, 2025
- Session
- 2025-2026
Our summary: VT H 171, an act relating to criminal justice agency protocols for an officer-involved shooting, was approved by the Governor on June 8, 2026. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: legislature.vermont.gov/bill/loadBillsIntroduced/2026/
- Open States: openstates.org/vt/bills/2025-2026/H171/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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