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VT H0252

VT H0252
An act relating to prohibiting earned time for second or subsequent felony convictions

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Introduced
02/18/2025
In Committee
02/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Session

Bill Summary

This bill proposes to prohibit a person convicted of a second or subsequent felony from receiving earned time to reduce the person’s sentence.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to modify Vermont's earned time program for inmates by prohibiting offenders who have been previously convicted of a felony from receiving earned time credits that could reduce their sentence. Specifically, the bill amends 28 V.S.A. § 818 to add a new restriction to the existing earned time program, which allows inmates to earn credits that can shorten their time in prison by demonstrating good behavior or participating in rehabilitative programs. Under the current law, most sentenced offenders are eligible to earn time credits, but this bill would explicitly exclude individuals who have a prior felony conviction from participating in the earned time program. This means that repeat felony offenders would be required to serve their full sentenced term without the possibility of early release through earned time credits. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, applying to both current and future inmates with prior felony convictions. The purpose appears to be to implement stricter sentencing guidelines for repeat felony offenders by removing their ability to reduce their time in prison through good behavior or rehabilitation efforts.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (47)

Christopher Pritchard (R)*,  David Bosch (R),  Michael Boutin (R),  Carolyn Branagan (R),  Tom Burditt (R),  Gregory Burtt (R),  Bill Canfield (R),  James Casey (R),  Thomas Charlton (R),  Voranus Coffin (R),  Penny Demar (R),  Deborah Dolgin (R),  Gina Galfetti (R),  Kenneth Goslant (R),  William Greer (D),  James Gregoire (R),  James Harrison (R),  Zachary Harvey (R),  Mark Higley (R),  Christopher Howland (R),  John Kascenska (R),  Chris Keyser (R),  Larry Labor (R),  Wayne Laroche (R),  Jed Lipsky (I),  Joseph Luneau (R),  Eric Maguire (R),  Alicia Malay (R),  Topper McFaun (R),  Leland Morgan (R),  Mike Morgan (R),  Kristi Morris (D),  Mary Morrissey (R),  Christopher Morrow (D),  Todd Nielsen (R),  Robert North (R),  Tom Oliver (R),  Woody Page (R),  Joseph Parsons (R),  Sandra Pinsonault (R),  Debra Powers (R),  Michael Southworth (R),  Shawn Sweeney (D),  Michael Tagliavia (R),  Matt Walker (R),  Kenneth Wells (R),  Kevin Winter (R), 

Last Action

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions Hearing (00:00:00 2/4/2026 ) (on 02/04/2026)

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