S.179 (Act 123)
An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
- Sponsor(s)
- Last Recorded Action
- House 5/29/2026 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 8, 2026Opens in a new window
Bill/Resolution Text
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An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
Detailed Status
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
Roll Call History
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
Committee Meetings
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2025-2026
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary,
- 10:30 AM
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S.179 - An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
Witness Testimony
Matthew Getty, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary,
- 11:30 AM
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S.179 - An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
Witness Testimony
Mark Langan, VBA Probate and Trust Law Section
Friday, February 27, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary,
- 9:30 AM
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S.179 - An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
Vote
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary,
- 9:00 AM
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S.179 - An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
Walk-Through and Witness Testimony
Mark Langan, VBA Probate and Trust Law Section
Matthew Getty, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary,
- 1:00 PM
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S.179 - An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
Committee Discussion and Vote
Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Ways and Means,
- 1:45 PM
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S.179 - An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
vote
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mark Langan, VBA Probate and Trust Law Section
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary,
- 9:00 AM
-
S.179 - An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
Walk-through
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Committee Documents
An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
Witnesses Who Testified
Regular Session 2025-2026
House Committee on Judiciary
- Matthew Getty, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
- Mark Langan, VBA Probate and Trust Law Section
- Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
House Committee on Ways and Means
- Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Mark Langan, VBA Probate and Trust Law Section
Senate Committee on Judiciary
- Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Matthew Getty, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
- Mark Langan, VBA Probate and Trust Law Section
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An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
Committee of Conference Meetings
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
Committee of Conference Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2025-2026
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No committee of conference report found for S.179 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
Act
- Signed into law 6/8/2026
- As Enacted (ACT 123)Opens in a new window
- Act SummaryOpens in a new window
An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
Statutes Affected
Regular Session 2025-2026
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| 14 V.S.A. § 1951. Right to disclaim interest in property |
| 14 V.S.A. § 1952. Time of disclaimer-Delivery |
| 14 V.S.A. § 1953. Form of disclaimer |
| 14 V.S.A. § 1954. Effect of disclaimer |
| 14 V.S.A. § 1955. Waiver and bar |
| 14 V.S.A. § 1956. Remedy not exclusive |
| 14 V.S.A. § 1957. Application |
| 14 V.S.A. § 1958. Uniformity of application and construction |
| 14 V.S.A. § 1959. Short title |
Staff & Other Information
- Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel