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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to provide, for purposes of proving a course of conduct in criminal stalking cases and civil stalking orders of protection, that the multiple acts establishing the course of conduct do not have to occur on separate calendar days.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies the definition of "course of conduct" in stalking cases, meaning that the multiple actions that constitute stalking do not have to happen on different calendar days to be considered a pattern of behavior. This change applies to both criminal stalking charges and civil orders of protection, which are legal documents designed to shield individuals from harassment or abuse. The bill also clarifies that the term "threaten" in stalking cases does not require an explicit or obvious threat.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.873 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0873/H-0873%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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