Bill > H0429

This bill proposes to expand the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission by allowing it to receive and investigate complaints of unlawful discrimination specifically against members of the General Assembly (the state legislature) or elected statewide officials. By doing so, the bill would provide a formal mechanism for addressing potential discriminatory actions or behaviors involving these high-level state government representatives. While the specific details of how these complaints would be processed are not provided in the available text, the bill appears to be aimed at ensuring that even elected officials are subject to the same anti-discrimination standards as other individuals in the state. The Human Rights Commission would likely be empowered to review such complaints, conduct investigations, and potentially recommend actions or sanctions if discrimination is found to have occurred.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.429