H 828·VT·house
An act relating to banning the transfer of military-grade weapons to State, county, and local law enforcement agencies
FailedFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Elizabeth Burrows (D)
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
Jan 29, 2026
Summary
The legislation would prohibit any U.S. Department of Defense, armed forces branch, or other federal agency from sending military‑grade weapons to state, county, or local police in Vermont. It targets law‑enforcement agencies and aims to prevent the militarization of policing. The measure is intended to enhance public safety by limiting access to high‑powered weaponry.
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