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H.183 (Act 68)

An act relating to sexual violence

Rep. Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Rep. Maxine Grad , Rep. Selene Colburn , Rep. Peter Anthony , Rep. Timothy Briglin , Rep. Mollie Burke , Rep. R. Scott Campbell , Rep. Kevin Christie , Rep. Sara Coffey , Rep. Harold "Hal" Colston , Rep. Mari Cordes , Rep. Katherine Donnally , Rep. Caleb Elder , Rep. Leslie Goldman , Rep. Kathleen James , Rep. John Killacky , Rep. Emilie Kornheiser , Rep. James Masland , Rep. James McCullough , Rep. Michael Mrowicki , Rep. Avram Patt , Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins , Rep. Thomas Stevens , Rep. Heather Surprenant , Rep. George Till , Rep. Maida Townsend , Rep. Theresa Wood , Rep. David Yacovone , Rep. Michael Yantachka
5/21/2021 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 8, 2021
Sponsor(s)
Last Recorded Action
Senate 5/21/2021 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 8, 2021
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An act relating to sexual violence

Detailed Status

Regular Session 2021-2022
Body Date Journal Calendar Location Full Status
An act relating to sexual violence

Roll Call History

Regular Session 2021-2022
Body Date Journal Location Full Status

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Although procedurally bills and resolutions are assigned to only one committee at a time, other committees may review the bill or resolution. This page contains results from both the assigned committee as well as other committees.

An act relating to sexual violence

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2021-2022
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to sexual violence

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2021-2022
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Brian Peete, Chief of Police, Montpelier, Vermont Police Association
John MacCallum, Vermont Department of Public Safety
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Rep. Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Sponsor
Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Armina Medic, Victims Advocate
Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Jennifer Morrison, Executive Director of Policy Development for the Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Safety
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
10:15 AM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Continued testimony


Friday, February 26, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
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H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Testimony, committee discussion, and possible vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Rep. Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Sponsor
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General

Thursday, March 11, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Committee discussion and possible vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ingrid Jonas, Support Services Division Commander, Vermont State Police
Zachary Hozid, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Brian Peete, Chief of Police, Montpelier, Vermont Police Association
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
10:20 AM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Continued testimony from above witnesses.

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H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Committee discussion


Friday, March 12, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
8:45 AM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Committee discussion and possible vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Committee discussion and possible vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
15 minutes after House Caucuses

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Proposed Colburn amendment

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wilda White, Founder, MadFreedom
Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Zachary Hozid, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
3:15 PM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Proposed Colburn amendment
Continued testimony from above witnesses


Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
11:00 AM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Rep. Selene Colburn, Reporter, House Committee on Judiciary
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
10:25 AM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Colburn amendment


Friday, March 19, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
11:15 AM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Committee Discussion/Vote


Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
15 minutes after Caucuses

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Bill as amended by House Committee on Appropriations

Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Reporter

Thursday, March 25, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
15 Minutes after Joint Assembly

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Rep. Lucy Rogers, Sponsor of amendment

Thursday, April 8, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
10:45 AM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
Ingrid Jonas, Support Services Division Commander, Vermont State Police

Friday, April 16, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
10:15 AM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Mark-up

Kate Brayton, Victim Services Director, Vermont State Police-Major Crimes Unit
Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 23, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Mark-up

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office

Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Mark-up

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General

Friday, April 30, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:15 AM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Mark-up and Vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County

Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:30 PM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Sen. Dick Sears
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education
3:30 PM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
Patricia Turley, General Counsel, Vermont State Colleges, Office of the Chancellor

Thursday, May 6, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education
3:00 PM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 7, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education
2:30 PM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

Friday, May 7, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:15 AM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

House Changes

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Brian Campion, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General

Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:30 PM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Sen. Dick Sears
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 13, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
10:55 AM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Committee discussion and possible vote on if to concur with Senate proposal of ammendment

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
-

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

Committee discussion and possible vote on if to concur with Senate proposal of amendment

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

An act relating to sexual violence

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2021-2022
House Committee on Appropriations
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Selene Colburn, Reporter, House Committee on Judiciary
House Committee on Judiciary
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Sponsor
  • Zachary Hozid, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Ingrid Jonas, Support Services Division Commander, Vermont State Police
  • John MacCallum, Vermont Department of Public Safety
  • Armina Medic, Victims Advocate
  • Jennifer Morrison, Executive Director of Policy Development for the Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Safety
  • Brian Peete, Chief of Police, Montpelier, Vermont Police Association
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Rep. Lucy Rogers, Sponsor of amendment
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Reporter
  • Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
  • Wilda White, Founder, MadFreedom
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Dick Sears
Senate Committee on Education
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Patricia Turley, General Counsel, Vermont State Colleges, Office of the Chancellor
Senate Committee on Judiciary
  • Kate Brayton, Victim Services Director, Vermont State Police-Major Crimes Unit
  • Sen. Brian Campion, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ingrid Jonas, Support Services Division Commander, Vermont State Police
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General

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No fiscal documents found for H.183 in the Regular Session 2021-2022.
No committee of conference members found for H.183 in the Regular Session 2021-2022.
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Committee of Conference Meetings

Regular Session 2021-2022
Meeting Date Committee
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Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2021-2022
No committee of conference meeting history found for H.183 in the Regular Session 2021-2022.
No committee of conference report found for H.183 in the Regular Session 2021-2022.

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Act


An act relating to sexual violence

Statutes Affected

Regular Session 2021-2022

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Staff & Other Information

Staff
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel

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