H.549 (Act 85)
An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
- Sponsor(s)
- Last Recorded Action
- Senate 4/29/2026 - House message: Governor approved bill on April 27, 2026Opens in a new window
Bill/Resolution Text
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An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Detailed Status
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Roll Call History
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Committee Meetings
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2025-2026
Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
- 3:45 PM
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H.549 - An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Introduction
Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
- 10:05 AM
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H.549 - An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Walk-through and current statute
Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Nancy Prescott, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
Monique Sullivan, Facilities Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
- 11:15 AM
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H.549 - An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Witness Testimony
Nancy Prescott, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
Monique Sullivan, Facilities Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
Friday, February 13, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
- 12:15 PM
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H.549 - An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Witness Testimony
Nancy Prescott, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
Monique Sullivan, Facilities Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
- 3:00 PM
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H.549 - An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Walk-through
Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Monique Sullivan, Facilities Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
Nancy Prescott, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
- 3:00 PM
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H.549 - An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Walk-through
Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
- 2:40 PM
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H.549 - An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Walk-through and possible vote
Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
- 1:00 PM
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H.549 - An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Vote
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Ways and Means,
- 10:35 AM
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H.549 - An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
vote
Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Institutions,
- 3:00 PM
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H.549 - An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Discussion
Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Institutions,
- 2:30 PM
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H.549 - An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Vote
Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 10, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Finance,
- 2:15 PM
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H.549 - An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Walk-through
Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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H.549 - An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Vote
Committee Documents
An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Witnesses Who Testified
Regular Session 2025-2026
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
- Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
- Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Nancy Prescott, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
- Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
- Monique Sullivan, Facilities Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
House Committee on Ways and Means
- Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Senate Committee on Finance
- Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Senate Committee on Institutions
- Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Fiscal Information
Fiscal Notes and Related Documents
- H.549 (Act 85) – An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator’s license, or replacement learner’s permit, As enactedOpens in a new window
- H.549 – An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator’s license, or replacement learner’s permit, As passed by the House of RepresentativesOpens in a new window
- H.549 – An act relating to eligibility of detainees to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, As recommended by the House Committee on Corrections and Institutions, Draft 4.1Opens in a new window
No committee of conference members found for H.549 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Committee of Conference Meetings
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Committee of Conference Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2025-2026
No committee of conference meeting history found for H.549 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
No committee of conference report found for H.549 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
Act
An act relating to eligibility of sentenced or detained individuals to obtain a State-issued nondriver identification card, replacement operator's license, or replacement learner's permit
Statutes Affected
Regular Session 2025-2026
| Statute |
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| 23 V.S.A. § 115. Nondriver identification cards |
| 23 V.S.A. § 613. Replacement license |
| 23 V.S.A. § 617. Learner's permit |
| 28 V.S.A. § 102. Commissioner of Corrections; appointment; powers; responsibilities |
Staff & Other Information
- Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel