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VT H0693
VT H0693An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning the Town police department
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to approve amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington to authorize the Select Board to delegate the responsibility to review materials following an investigation of a complaint against the police department.
AI Summary
This bill approves amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington, which were approved by voters on March 4, 2025, and allows the Town's Select Board to delegate the task of reviewing evidence, such as video footage and transcripts, after an investigation into a complaint against the police department. This delegation can be made to the existing Community Policing Advisory Review Board or to a new board created by the Select Board to take its place, and the act takes effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs Hearing (14:45:00 2/19/2026 Room M106) (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.693 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0693/H-0693%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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