S.181 (Act 93)

An act relating to eliminating the requirement for a presentence investigation for imposition of a deferred sentence

Sponsors: Sen. Nader Hashim,

Last Recorded Action: 5/7/2026 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 6, 2026

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

10:00 AM

S.181 - An act relating to eliminating the requirement for a presentence investigation for imposition of a deferred sentence

Walk-through and Witness Testimony

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

11:00 AM

S.181 - An act relating to eliminating the requirement for a presentence investigation for imposition of a deferred sentence

Witness Testimony

Cassidy Renfrew, Field Operations Manager, Department of Corrections

Friday, March 13, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

11:00 AM

S.181 - An act relating to eliminating the requirement for a presentence investigation for imposition of a deferred sentence

Discussion and Vote

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

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

2:30 PM

S.181 - An act relating to eliminating the requirement for a presentence investigation for imposition of a deferred sentence

Walk-Through and Witness Testimony

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Gary Marvel, Deputy Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

1:15 PM

S.181 - An act relating to eliminating the requirement for a presentence investigation for imposition of a deferred sentence

Committee Discussion and Vote

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

11:30 AM

S.181 - An act relating to eliminating the requirement for a presentence investigation for imposition of a deferred sentence

Walk-through