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VT H0549
VT H0549An act relating to eligibility of detainees to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card
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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to permit an individual who has been detained pre-adjudication in a correctional facility for six months or more to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card for no fee.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend existing Vermont law regarding nondriver identification cards, specifically by adding a provision that allows individuals who have been detained in a correctional facility for six months or more, either after being sentenced or while awaiting trial (pre-adjudication), to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card at no cost. The bill also mandates that as part of reentry planning, the Department of Corrections will inquire about an individual's desire for an identification card or driving credential and coordinate with the Department of Motor Vehicles to provide it upon release. Additionally, the bill specifies that this new provision will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means per Rule 35(a) (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.549 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0549/H-0549%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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