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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to enact the following provisions related to firearms: (1) provide that stealing a firearm of any value constitutes grand larceny; (2) increase the penalties for second or subsequent offenses of firearms possession by prohibited persons; (3) prohibit the possession of firearms by persons who have been found by a court to pose a danger of harm to themselves or others as the result of a mental illness; (4) prohibit the possession of machine guns and rapid fire devices that permit a H.606 weapon to function as or mimic a machine gun; and (5) permit firearms industry members to be held liable for damages in public nuisance lawsuits.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to firearms laws, including making the theft of any firearm grand larceny, regardless of its value, and increasing penalties for repeat offenders who are prohibited from possessing firearms. It also prohibits individuals found by a court to be a danger due to mental illness from possessing firearms, and bans the possession of machine guns and rapid-fire devices that can make a weapon function like a machine gun. Additionally, the bill allows members of the firearms industry to be held liable for damages in lawsuits claiming public nuisance, meaning they can be sued if their products contribute to public harm through their sale, manufacture, importation, or marketing, provided they haven't implemented reasonable controls to prevent such harm.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (25)
Angela Arsenault (D)*,
Doug Bishop (D),
Scott Campbell (D),
Ela Chapin (D),
Esme Cole (D),
Karen Dolan (D),
Rey Garofano (D),
Leslie Goldman (D),
Edye Graning (D),
Troy Headrick (D),
Rebecca Holcombe (D),
Kathleen James (D),
Emilie Krasnow (D),
Martin LaLonde (D),
Kate McCann (D),
Mike Mrowicki (D),
Herb Olson (D),
Gayle Pezzo (D),
Phil Pouech (D),
Larry Satcowitz (D),
Robin Scheu (D),
Amy Sheldon (D),
Trevor Squirrell (D),
Mary-Katherine Stone (D),
Chea Waters Evans (D),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary (on 01/08/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.606 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0606/H-0606%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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