S0209Introduced in the Senate
An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations
Introduced by Tanya Vyhovsky, District CHI
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations
Where it stands
Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 16, 2026
May 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 70 of 139 to Pass -- Yeas = 109, Nays = 30 · May 7, 2026
109
Yes
30
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
150 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| James Casey | ADD | No |
| Amy Sheldon | ADD1 | Yes |
| Robin Scheu | ADD1 | Yes |
| Peter Conlon | ADD2 | Yes |
| Matt Birong | ADD3 | Yes |
| Robert North | ADD3 | No |
| Herb Olson | ADD4 | Yes |
| Karen Lueders | ADD4 | Yes |
| Jubilee McGill | ADD5 | Yes |
| Sandra Pinsonault | BEN | Yes |
Bill history
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary
Entered on Notice Calendar
Second Reading
Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Judiciary
Second Reading
Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Judiciary
Read 2nd time, reported favorably with recommendation of amendment by Senator Vyhovsky for Committee on Judiciary
Recommendation of amendment by Committee on Judiciary agreed to
Roll Call, Requested by Sen. Hashim
3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 15 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 27, Nays = 2
New Business/Second Reading
Read 3rd time & passed
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
Read second time
Rep. Goodnow of Brattleboro reported for the Committee on Judiciary
Rep. Greer of Bennington moved to amend the report of the Committee on Judiciary
Rep. Greer of Bennington asked and was granted leave to withdraw amendment
Rep. Dolan of Essex Junction demanded yeas and nays
Report of Committee on Judiciary agreed to
Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 70 of 139 to Pass -- Yeas = 109, Nays = 30
Third Reading ordered
Action Calendar: Third Reading
Read third time and passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
House message: House passed bill in concurrence with proposal(s) of amendment
Entered on Notice Calendar
House proposal of amendment
New Business/House Proposal of Amendment
Unfinished Business/House Proposal of Amendment
Unfinished Business/House Proposal of Amendment
House proposal of amendment; text
House proposal of amendment concurred in
As passed by Senate and House
Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in
Delivered to Governor on June 10, 2026
Signed by Governor on June 16, 2026
Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 16, 2026
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