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H.626 (Act 89)

An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Rep. Angela Arsenault , Rep. Alicia Malay , , Rep. Sarah "Sarita" Austin , Rep. Edye Graning , Rep. Leanne Harple , Rep. Emilie Krasnow , Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone ,
4/30/2026 - House message: Governor approved bill on April 28, 2026
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An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Detailed Status

Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Roll Call History

Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2025-2026
Meeting Date Committee Actions

An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary,
9:00 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Walk-Through and Witness Testimony

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Brian Montgomery
Mary Rodee
Lowell Larson, Undersheriff, Marquette County Sheriff's Department
10:45 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Witness Testimony Continued

Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Belle Torek, Technology Safety Specialist, Safety Net Project, National Network to End Domestic Violence
1:15 PM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Witness Testimony

Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary,
1:00 PM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Witness Testimony

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matthew Raymond, Commander, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
Domenica Padula, Chief of Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary,
9:00 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Witness Testimony

Ciara Kilburn
Thomas Chenette, Detective, Retired
10:20 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Witness Testimony Continued

Michael Studin, Lieutenant, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Vermont State Police
Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Friday, January 30, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary,
After Floor

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Discussion and Vote

Thursday, February 5, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary,
2:00 PM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Review of Amendment

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
11:15 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Walk-through

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
11:40 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Witness Testimony

Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
9:00 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Witness Testimony

Ciara Kilburn
Matthew Raymond, Commander, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
9:30 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Mark-up

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
10:35 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Mark-up and Vote

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Friday, April 17, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary,
10:20 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Discussion and Possible Vote

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2025-2026
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House Committee on Judiciary
  • Thomas Chenette, Detective, Retired
  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Ciara Kilburn
  • Lowell Larson, Undersheriff, Marquette County Sheriff's Department
  • Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Brian Montgomery
  • Domenica Padula, Chief of Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Matthew Raymond, Commander, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
  • Mary Rodee
  • Michael Studin, Lieutenant, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Vermont State Police
  • Belle Torek, Technology Safety Specialist, Safety Net Project, National Network to End Domestic Violence
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Senate Committee on Judiciary
  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Ciara Kilburn
  • Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Matthew Raymond, Commander, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

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An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Committee of Conference Meetings

Regular Session 2025-2026
Meeting Date Committee Time Actions

An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
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No committee of conference meeting history found for H.626 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
No committee of conference report found for H.626 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.

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An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Statutes Affected

Regular Session 2025-2026

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Staff & Other Information

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Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel

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