H.627

An act relating to crime victims’ rights in forensic cases

Sponsors: Rep. Barbara Rachelson , Rep. Angela Arsenault

Location: House Committee on Judiciary

Last Recorded Action: 1/9/2026 - Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

2:30 PM

H.627 - An act relating to crime victims’ rights in forensic cases

Walk-Through and Witness Testimony

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

10:20 AM

H.627 - An act relating to crime victims’ rights in forensic cases

Witness Testimony

Kelly Carroll, Voices for Vermont Victims
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services

Friday, January 23, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

1:00 PM

H.627 - An act relating to crime victims’ rights in forensic cases

Witness Testimony

Emilie Perry, Impacted Citizen
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office