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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to require the Agency of Transportation to provide assistance to municipalities in relation to establishing weight, height, and width limits for covered bridges; penalties for violating those limits; and potential opportunities to obtain grant funding and assistance to construct barriers or take other measures to prevent vehicles that exceed those limits from using covered bridges. This bill also proposes to H.810 increase criminal penalties for arson of a covered bridge or intentionally injuring a covered bridge.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance protections for covered bridges by requiring the Agency of Transportation to provide municipalities with informational materials and technical assistance on establishing weight, height, and width limits for these historic structures, as well as guidance on constructing barriers or other measures to prevent overweight or oversized vehicles from using them. It also introduces increased criminal penalties for arson or intentional damage to covered bridges, doubling the maximum prison sentences and fines for these offenses compared to general arson or property damage laws. The bill also clarifies that the Secretary of Transportation will consult with other relevant state agencies and stakeholders in developing these resources.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (24)
Alicia Malay (R)*,
Richard Bailey (R),
John Bartholomew (D),
David Bosch (R),
Lucy Boyden (D),
Tom Burditt (R),
Thomas Charlton (R),
Voranus Coffin (R),
Penny Demar (R),
Martha Feltus (R),
Kenneth Goslant (R),
William Greer (D),
Mark Higley (R),
Jay Hooper (D),
Chris Keyser (R),
Charlie Kimbell (D),
Larry Labor (R),
Jim Masland (D),
Leland Morgan (R),
Mike Morgan (R),
Todd Nielsen (R),
John O'Brien (D),
Sandra Pinsonault (R),
Matt Walker (R),
Last Action
House Committee on Transportation Hearing (00:00:00 2/6/2026 ) (on 02/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.810 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0810/H-0810%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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