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VT H0683

VT H0683
An act relating to public nudity


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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Session

Bill Summary

This bill proposes to prohibit exposing one’s pubic area, genitals, or buttocks when the person is in a place where the person can be seen by others in a public place. This bill also grants authority for the legislative body of a municipality to adopt an ordinance or bylaw that designates public places within the municipality where a person may be nude or to issue a permit for an event in which a person may be nude.

AI Summary

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, establishes a statewide prohibition against knowingly exposing one's pubic area, genitals, or buttocks in a public place without an opaque covering, defining "public place" broadly to include visibility from public spaces even when on private property like a front yard. Violators face potential imprisonment of up to six months or a fine of up to $500, or both, though exceptions exist for disrobing in designated areas like changing rooms. Importantly, the bill also grants municipalities the authority to create their own ordinances that either designate specific public areas where nudity is permitted or allow for the issuance of permits for events where nudity might occur.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary (on 01/14/2026)

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