Bill > S0123

This bill makes numerous miscellaneous changes to Vermont's motor vehicle laws, covering a wide range of topics. The bill includes provisions for electric vehicle infrastructure fees, veteran license designations, disability placards, operator's licenses, and bicycle operations. Key changes include allowing plug-in electric vehicles to be classified as "pleasure cars", providing veterans with fee exemptions for vehicle registrations, establishing new rules for bicycle operations at intersections, and creating early renewal options for operator's licenses and identification cards. The bill also requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to conduct outreach and develop educational materials about license options and fees. Additionally, it clarifies municipalities' authority to maintain legal trails and makes various technical corrections to existing motor vehicle statutes, such as updating language to be more gender-neutral and adjusting fee structures. The bill has staggered effective dates, with most provisions taking effect on July 1, 2025, and some specific sections like bicycle operation rules taking effect in July 2026.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Transportation (Senate)

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.123