H 872·VT·house
An act relating to enhancing criminal sentences for violent offenders
In CommitteeFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Zak Harvey (R)
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Feb 4, 2026
Summary
The bill sets a mandatory minimum prison term of at least half the statutory maximum for anyone convicted of a third violent felony, and it bars any suspension, probation, parole, or early‑release options for those offenders. It applies to repeat violent felons and aims to ensure longer, non‑suspended incarceration for serious repeat offenders.
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