H.626

An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Sponsors: Rep. Angela Arsenault, Rep. Alicia Malay , Rep. Sarah "Sarita" Austin, Rep. Edye Graning, Rep. Leanne Harple, Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone

Last Recorded Action: 4/15/2026 - New Business/Third Reading

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

9:00 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Walk-Through and Witness Testimony

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Brian Montgomery
Mary Rodee
Lowell Larson, Undersheriff, Marquette County Sheriff's Department

10:45 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Witness Testimony Continued

Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Belle Torek, Technology Safety Specialist, Safety Net Project, National Network to End Domestic Violence

1:15 PM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Witness Testimony

Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

1:00 PM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Witness Testimony

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matthew Raymond, Commander, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
Domenica Padula, Chief of Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

9:00 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Witness Testimony

Ciara Kilburn
Thomas Chenette, Detective, Retired

10:20 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Witness Testimony Continued

Michael Studin, Lieutenant, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Vermont State Police
Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

Friday, January 30, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

After Floor

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Discussion and Possible Vote

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

2:00 PM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Review of Amendment

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

11:15 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Walk-through

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

11:40 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Witness Testimony

Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

9:00 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Witness Testimony

Ciara Kilburn
Matthew Raymond, Commander, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

9:30 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Mark-up

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

10:35 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Mark-up and Vote

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence