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Bill > H0840
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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 clarify and enable, to the extent not already granted, the Attorney General’s and State’s Attorneys’ enforcement authority to conduct civil investigations into alleged violations of statute concerning election-related misconduct, election interference, campaign finance, and lobbying. This authority would include issuing civil investigative demands and conducting sworn depositions and enforcing respondents’ obligation to provide information. This bill also proposes to require the investigating authority to share aggregate information about these investigations and enforcement actions in a public report to the Secretary of State’s office.
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen the ability of the Attorney General and State's Attorneys to investigate potential violations of election laws, including issues like election interference, campaign finance rules, and lobbying activities. It grants them the power to issue civil investigative demands, which are formal requests for information, and to conduct sworn depositions, where individuals are questioned under oath. The bill also clarifies that those being investigated have a legal obligation to provide the requested information. Furthermore, it mandates that the investigating authorities must share general information about their investigations and enforcement actions in a public report to the Secretary of State's office, providing transparency on these matters.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs (on 01/29/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.840 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0840/H-0840%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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