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S.221 (Act 97)

An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Sen. Richard Sears Jr.
4/12/2018 - Signed by Governor on April 11, 2018
Sponsor(s)
  • Sen. Richard Sears Jr.
Last Recorded Action
Senate 4/12/2018 - Signed by Governor on April 11, 2018
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An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Committee Meetings

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Meeting Date Committee
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Print Report
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
8:30 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Walk Though of Bills Only
No Testimony

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, February 15, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
8:30 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

David Rosmarin
Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
Jennifer Morrison, Chief, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont

Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
10:00 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs

Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
10:00 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:15 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Committee Discussion

Emily Van Buren, Fair Haven High School
Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
11:30 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Committee Discussion


Thursday, February 22, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
8:40 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Bob De Pina, Vice President, Gun Owners of Vermont
10:15 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

ROOM 10

Emma Greenwood
Abby Russell
Alex Unknown
Natalie Unknown
Eli Pine
Kiran Waqar
Hazel Unknown
Nathan Unknown
Elenor Reilly
Maple Snow
Erika Unknown
11:15 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Committee Discussion

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs

Friday, February 23, 2018
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
8:40 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Committee Discussion

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
10:15 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Continued Mark up and Vote

Rebecca Bell, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Critical Care Physician, American Academy of Pediatrics Vermont Chapter
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
12:30 PM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Vote


Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
2:30 PM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Walk Through

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Evan Meenan, Attorney, Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Chris Bradley, Secretary, Vermont State Rifle And Pistol Association
Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
- 15 Mins after Floor

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Continued Testimony and Committee Discussion

Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs

Thursday, March 22, 2018
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs

Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
12:00 PM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Walk-through of amendment and possible vote.

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Committee Documents

  • House Committee on Judiciary
  • Senate Committee on Judiciary
An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Witnesses Who Testified

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Print Report
House Committee on Judiciary
  • Chris Bradley, Secretary, Vermont State Rifle And Pistol Association
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
  • Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Evan Meenan, Attorney, Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division
  • Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Senate Committee on Judiciary
  • Rebecca Bell, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Critical Care Physician, American Academy of Pediatrics Vermont Chapter
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
  • Bob De Pina, Vice President, Gun Owners of Vermont
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
  • Emma Greenwood
  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Jennifer Morrison, Chief, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Eli Pine
  • Elenor Reilly
  • David Rosmarin
  • Abby Russell
  • Maple Snow
  • Alex Unknown
  • Erika Unknown
  • Hazel Unknown
  • Natalie Unknown
  • Nathan Unknown
  • Emily Van Buren, Fair Haven High School
  • Kiran Waqar
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

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No fiscal documents found for S.221 in the 2017-2018 Legislative Session.
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An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

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Act

  • Signed into law 4/11/2018
  • As Enacted (ACT 97)
  • Act Summary

An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Statutes Affected

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Statute
13 V.S.A. § 4051. Definitions
13 V.S.A. § 4052. Jurisdiction and venue
13 V.S.A. § 4053. Petition for extreme risk protection order
13 V.S.A. § 4054. Emergency relief; temporary ex parte order
13 V.S.A. § 4055. Termination and renewal motions
13 V.S.A. § 4056. Service
13 V.S.A. § 4057. Procedure
13 V.S.A. § 4058. Enforcement; criminal penalties
13 V.S.A. § 4059. Relinquishment, storage, and return of dangerous weapons
13 V.S.A. § 4060. Appeals
13 V.S.A. § 4061. Effect on other laws

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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel

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