H.551 (Act 143)

An act relating to prohibiting racially and religiously restrictive covenants in deeds

Sponsors: Rep. Maxine Grad, Rep. Kevin Christie, Rep. Selene Colburn, Rep. Harold "Hal" Colston, Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Rep. Martin LaLonde, Rep. Barbara Rachelson

Last Recorded Action: 5/12/2022 - House message: Governor approved bill on May 27, 2022

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2021-2022

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

10:15 AM

H.551 - An act relating to prohibiting racially and religiously restrictive covenants in deeds

Walk-through, Witness Testimony, Committee Discussion and Possible Vote.

Dan Richardson, Attorney, Burlington City Attorney
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Teri Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
James Knapp, Co-Chair, Vermont Bar Association Property Law Section

Friday, March 11, 2022

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

After the Floor

H.551 - An act relating to prohibiting racially and religiously restrictive covenants in deeds

Rep. Maxine Grad, Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

11:00 AM

H.551 - An act relating to prohibiting racially and religiously restrictive covenants in deeds

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Daniel Richardson, City Attorney, Burlington
Teri Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
James Knapp, Co-Chair, Vermont Bar Association Property Law Section

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

9:45 AM

H.551 - An act relating to prohibiting racially and religiously restrictive covenants in deeds

Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

10:45 AM

H.551 - An act relating to prohibiting racially and religiously restrictive covenants in deeds

Mark-up

Dan Richardson, Attorney, Burlington City Attorney
Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All

Friday, April 22, 2022

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

9:45 AM

H.551 - An act relating to prohibiting racially and religiously restrictive covenants in deeds

Mark up

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

9:00 AM

H.551 - An act relating to prohibiting racially and religiously restrictive covenants in deeds

Mark up and vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

-

H.551 - An act relating to prohibiting racially and religiously restrictive covenants in deeds

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote.

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

-

H.551 - An act relating to prohibiting racially and religiously restrictive covenants in deeds

Update on Senate Changes, Committee Discussion, and Possible Vote.

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

9:15 AM

H.551 - An act relating to prohibiting racially and religiously restrictive covenants in deeds

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote.