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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to require that appropriate municipal panels that perform development review allow property owners to construct a wheelchair ramp without requiring property owners to submit a zoning permit application. This bill also would require that appropriate municipal panels receive education on the Americans with Disabilities Act as it applies to municipal zoning.
AI Summary
This bill aims to simplify the process for property owners to install wheelchair ramps by requiring municipal development review panels, which are local government bodies responsible for reviewing building and land use proposals, to allow the construction of wheelchair ramps without the need for a zoning permit application. Additionally, these municipal panels will be required to receive training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on disability and ensures equal opportunity, specifically as it relates to how the ADA applies to local zoning regulations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (48)
Elizabeth Burrows (D)*,
Doug Bishop (D),
Michelle Bos-Lun (D),
David Bosch (R),
Scott Campbell (D),
Emily Carris-Duncan (D),
Brian Cina (D),
Esme Cole (D),
Joshua Dobrovich (R),
Leonora Dodge (D),
Anne Donahue (I),
Rey Garofano (D),
William Greer (D),
James Gregoire (R),
Lisa Hango (R),
Leanne Harple (D),
Troy Headrick (D),
Rebecca Holcombe (D),
Bob Hooper (D),
Mary Howard (D),
John Kascenska (R),
Bram Kleppner (D),
Emilie Krasnow (D),
Larry Labor (R),
Kate Logan (D),
Karen Lueders (D),
Michael Marcotte (R),
Kate McCann (D),
Jubilee McGill (D),
Brian Minier (D),
Mike Morgan (R),
Christopher Morrow (D),
Mike Mrowicki (D),
Richard Nelson (R),
Dan Noyes (D),
Herb Olson (D),
Woody Page (R),
Gayle Pezzo (D),
Sandra Pinsonault (R),
Phil Pouech (D),
Christopher Pritchard (R),
Laura Sibilia (I),
Michael Southworth (R),
Mary-Katherine Stone (D),
Shawn Sweeney (D),
Michael Tagliavia (R),
Kenneth Wells (R),
Theresa Wood (D),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment (on 01/29/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.825 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0825/H-0825%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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