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VT H0717
VT H0717An act relating to the Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards and the adoption of a residential building code
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to change the name of the Division of Fire Safety to the Division of Fire and Building Safety and to transfer jurisdiction over the Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards from the Department of Public Service to the Division of Fire and Building Safety. The bill also proposes to require the Division of Fire and Building Safety to adopt a residential building code that applies to public buildings that contain residential units.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to rename the Division of Fire Safety to the Division of Fire and Building Safety and transfer the responsibility for enforcing Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards (RBES and CBES) from the Department of Public Service to this newly named division. It also mandates the adoption of a residential building code for public buildings that include residential units, based on the International Residential Code, and establishes a task force to integrate building and energy codes. Furthermore, the bill outlines new requirements for contractors regarding energy standards compliance, including contract provisions and certifications, and sets forth specific effective dates for these changes, with some provisions taking effect immediately, others in late 2029, and others in mid-2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure (on 01/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.717 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0717/H-0717%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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