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VT S0285
VT S0285An act relating to the adoption of policies to allow Vermont State Police officers and correctional officers to wear religious head coverings
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to require the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Corrections to adopt or amend policies to allow Vermont State Police officers and correctional officers, respectively, to wear religious head coverings.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Corrections in Vermont must establish or update their policies by October 1, 2026, to allow Vermont State Police officers and correctional officers, respectively, to wear religious head coverings while on duty and in uniform, provided that the head covering does not interfere with the use of required tight-fitting protective headgear.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/21/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.285 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0285/S-0285%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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