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H.772

An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Rep. Marc Mihaly ,
5/27/2026 - 3rd reading refused on roll call, requested by Senator Ram Hinsdale, Failed -- Needed 16 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 15, Nays = 16
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An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

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An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

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An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

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Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing,
2:25 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Introduction

Rep. Marc Mihaly, Sponsor

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing,
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H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, February 5, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing,
10:20 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Moving forward, testimony listed under H.772 may include discussion of other landlord-tenant bills H.399, H.440, H.688, and H.756

Jessica Hyman, Director, Fair Housing Program, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
Karin Ames, Housing Advocacy Programs Education Coordinator, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
Angela Zaikowski, Director, Vermont Landlord Association
1:30 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Jean Murray, Senior Housing Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Kathleen Berk, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
2:50 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Brian Armstrong, Landlord

Friday, February 6, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing,
10:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Michael Monte, Chief Executive Officer, Champlain Housing Trust
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
1:35 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Maria Sussman, Tenant, St. Johnsbury

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing,
1:25 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion and mark-up

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:40 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion and mark-up

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing,
9:45 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Chad Simmons, Director, Housing and Homeless Alliance of Vermont

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing,
10:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion and mark-up

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:05 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Mark-up and discussion

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, February 13, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing,
11:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Nadine Scibek, Attorney, Nadine L Scibek Law

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing,
2:40 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Dan Gamelin, Sheriff, Chittenden County

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing,
10:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Kiah Morris, Secure Housing Coach, Land Access and Opportunity Board

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing,
1:00 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Walk-through and Committee discussion

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
Jessica Hyman, Director, Fair Housing Program, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing,
10:50 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion and mark-up

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing,
9:05 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
10:50 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion

Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
1:10 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion and vote

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust

Friday, February 27, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary,
11:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Introduction

Rep. Ashley Bartley, Sponsor, House Committee on General and Housing
1:15 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Bill Review

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jean Murray, Senior Housing Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Angela Zaikowski, Director, Vermont Landlord Association
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary,
1:00 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Witness Testimony

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Jean Murray, Senior Housing Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Angela Zaikowski, Director, Vermont Landlord Association
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations,
10:10 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Walk through

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Marc Mihaly, Reporter, House Committee on General and Housing

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary,
2:00 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Witness Testimony

Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Jean Murray, Senior Housing Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary,
9:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Witness Testimony

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Angela Zaikowski, Director, Vermont Landlord Association
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations,
11:15 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

LaLonde Amendment

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary

Friday, March 20, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Introduction and walk-through

Rep. Marc Mihaly, Sponsor
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, March 20, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary,
After Floor

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Walk-Through

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, March 20, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing,
1:25 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Review of House Judiciary amendment

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary

Friday, March 20, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations,
4:35 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Amendment walk through and vote

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing,
9:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

House Appropriations and Krasnow amendment review

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Tiffany Bluemle, Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations
Rep. Ian Goodnow, Co-sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing,
11:55 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Stevens Amendment review

Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, March 27, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing,
9:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Stevens and Logan amendments straw-poll

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor, Chittenden-16
1:05 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Stevens, Logan, and Cina amendments straw-polls

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor

Friday, March 27, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs,
8:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Rep. Logan Floor amendment walk-through and straw poll

Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, March 27, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:45 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Walk-Through

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 3, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:10 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Finish Walk-Through

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Rep. Marc Mihaly, Sponsor
Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Reporter

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
10:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Walk-through

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 10, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:45 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Hyman, Director, Fair Housing Program, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
Jean Murray, Senior Housing Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Elizabeth Bridgewater, Executive Director, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
10:25 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Witness Testimony

Rep. Marc Mihaly, Sponsor
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
9:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Witness Testimony

Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Past President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
9:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Witness Testimony

Jean Murray, Senior Housing Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
10:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee Discussion


Friday, April 17, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:20 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chad Simmons, Director, Housing and Homeless Alliance of Vermont
Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
Jean Risman, Tenant, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
Angela Zaikowski, Director, Vermont Landlord Association

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
11:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Witness Testimony

Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
9:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Witness Testimony

Chad Simmons, Director, Housing and Homeless Alliance of Vermont
Jessica Hyman, Director, Fair Housing Program, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Katrina Lisaius, Advocacy and Organizing Manager, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Witness Testimony and Mark-up

Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jean Murray, Senior Housing Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid

Friday, April 24, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
9:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Witness Testimony

Angela Zaikowski, Director, Vermont Landlord Association
9:25 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Mark-up, Discussion and Possible Vote

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 24, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
10:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Alex Karambelas, Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont
Nadine Scibek, Attorney, Nadine L Scibek Law

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
10:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee Discussion

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
9:45 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Mark-up and Committee Discussion

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

Friday, May 1, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
8:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Erhard Mahnke, Retired Outreach Representative and Housing Policy Advisor, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
10:15 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Katrina Lisaius, Advocacy and Organizing Manager, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

Friday, May 1, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
9:20 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Mark-up

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
9:20 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Mark-up

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
9:35 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Mark-up

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:35 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Vote


Friday, May 8, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
8:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Walk-through and mark up

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
Jean Murray, Senior Housing Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Katrina Lisaius, Advocacy and Organizing Manager, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Gail Zatz, Advocate, Social Workers and School Counselors

Monday, May 11, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
10:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:35 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 15, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
8:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
Jean Murray, Senior Housing Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
After The Floor

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee discussion

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Monday, May 18, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
11:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Mark up

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
Katrina Lisaius, Advocacy and Organizing Manager, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
9:17 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Vote

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 22, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations,
2:15 PM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Walk-through and Vote

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
9:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Walk-through of Senate Economic Development Changes

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs,
8:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Amendments

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Angela Zaikowski, Director, Vermont Landlord Association

An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2025-2026
House Committee on Appropriations
  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Rep. Marc Mihaly, Reporter, House Committee on General and Housing
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
House Committee on General and Housing
  • Karin Ames, Housing Advocacy Programs Education Coordinator, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
  • Brian Armstrong, Landlord
  • Kathleen Berk, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
  • Rep. Tiffany Bluemle, Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
  • Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Dan Gamelin, Sheriff, Chittenden County
  • Rep. Ian Goodnow, Co-sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Jessica Hyman, Director, Fair Housing Program, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor, Chittenden-16
  • Rep. Marc Mihaly, Sponsor
  • Michael Monte, Chief Executive Officer, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Kiah Morris, Secure Housing Coach, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  • Jean Murray, Senior Housing Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Nadine Scibek, Attorney, Nadine L Scibek Law
  • Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
  • Chad Simmons, Director, Housing and Homeless Alliance of Vermont
  • Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
  • Maria Sussman, Tenant, St. Johnsbury
  • Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Angela Zaikowski, Director, Vermont Landlord Association
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
House Committee on Judiciary
  • Rep. Ashley Bartley, Sponsor, House Committee on General and Housing
  • Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Jean Murray, Senior Housing Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Angela Zaikowski, Director, Vermont Landlord Association
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Elizabeth Bridgewater, Executive Director, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
  • Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  • Jessica Hyman, Director, Fair Housing Program, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
  • Alex Karambelas, Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont
  • Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Reporter
  • Katrina Lisaius, Advocacy and Organizing Manager, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Erhard Mahnke, Retired Outreach Representative and Housing Policy Advisor, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
  • Rep. Marc Mihaly, Sponsor
  • Jean Murray, Senior Housing Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Jean Risman, Tenant, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
  • Nadine Scibek, Attorney, Nadine L Scibek Law
  • Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
  • Chad Simmons, Director, Housing and Homeless Alliance of Vermont
  • Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Angela Zaikowski, Director, Vermont Landlord Association
  • Gail Zatz, Advocate, Social Workers and School Counselors
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Senate Committee on Judiciary
  • Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Past President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Jessica Hyman, Director, Fair Housing Program, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
  • Katrina Lisaius, Advocacy and Organizing Manager, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Rep. Marc Mihaly, Sponsor
  • Jean Murray, Senior Housing Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
  • Chad Simmons, Director, Housing and Homeless Alliance of Vermont
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Angela Zaikowski, Director, Vermont Landlord Association
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary

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No committee of conference members found for H.772 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.

An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee of Conference Meetings

Regular Session 2025-2026
Meeting Date Committee Time Actions

An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
No committee of conference meeting history found for H.772 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
No committee of conference report found for H.772 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.

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Act

No act information found for H.772 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.

Staff & Other Information

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel

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