S.9 (Act 12)

An act relating to after-hours access to orders against sexual assault

Sponsors: Sen. Ruth Hardy , Sen. Martine Gulick, Sen. Robert Norris, Sen. Robert Plunkett, Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sen. Rebecca White

Last Recorded Action: 5/2/2025 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor 5/1/2025

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
11:45 AM

S.9 - An act relating to after-hours access to orders against sexual assault

Introduction

Sen. Ruth Hardy, Addison District

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:05 AM

S.9 - An act relating to after-hours access to orders against sexual assault

Walk-through

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

S.9 - An act relating to after-hours access to orders against sexual assault

Testimony

Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Laura Bierley, VRP Project Director, Vermont Legal Aid

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
10:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to after-hours access to orders against sexual assault

Testimony, mark-up and vote

Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Michael Filipek, Lieutenant, Department of Public Safety
Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
3:15 PM

S.9 - An act relating to after-hours access to orders against sexual assault

Walk-through and witness testimony

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Laura Bierley, VRP Project Director, Vermont Legal Aid
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to after-hours access to orders against sexual assault

Witness testimony

Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
1:45 PM

S.9 - An act relating to after-hours access to orders against sexual assault

Walk-through of amendment

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

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
1:15 PM

S.9 - An act relating to after-hours access to orders against sexual assault

Committee discussion and possible vote


Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
10:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to after-hours access to orders against sexual assault

Walk-through House proposal of amendment, testimony

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