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VT H0402

An act relating to the Vermont Municipal Labor Relations Act


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Session

Bill Summary

This bill proposes to allow municipal supervisory employees to organize and collectively bargain. This bill also proposes to expand the definition of municipal public safety employee to include support staff in public safety departments.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to modify the Vermont Municipal Labor Relations Act by expanding labor rights for municipal employees. Specifically, the bill removes the existing prohibition on supervisory employees organizing and collectively bargaining by repealing the language that previously excluded supervisors from the definition of "municipal employee". Additionally, the bill broadens the definition of "municipal public safety employee" to include support staff working in public safety departments, who will now be able to enjoy the same labor rights and protections as other public safety employees such as firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and law enforcement officers. The changes aim to provide more comprehensive labor protections for municipal workers who play critical roles in supporting public safety operations. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving municipal employers and employees time to prepare for the new labor relations framework.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Committee on General and Housing Hearing (00:00:00 3/21/2025 ) (on 03/21/2025)

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