Bill > H0063

This bill proposes to modify Vermont's existing law regarding legislative leave for employees who serve in the General Assembly by strengthening protections for employees' job and benefit status during their public service. Specifically, the bill requires employers to continue providing employment benefits for legislative leave at the same level and under the same conditions as if the employee were continuously employed, with the option for employers to require employees to continue contributing to benefit costs at their existing rate of contribution. The bill explicitly states that employees on legislative leave will continue to accrue seniority as if they were employed continuously and prohibits employers from discharging or retaliating against employees who exercise their right to serve as elected officials. The legislation is designed to ensure that public servants are not penalized professionally or financially for participating in democratic governance, and it is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.63