S 255·VT·senate
An act relating to establishing a pilot Law Enforcement Governance Council in Windham County
Signed into LawFiled Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: Wendy Harrison (D)
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Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 19, 2026
May 20, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes the Windham County Law Enforcement Governance Council, a voluntary partnership of at least five municipalities that will share sheriff‑provided police, dispatch, animal control and related services. Member towns pay a population‑based county property tax, while non‑member towns keep existing state police coverage and can maintain their own forces. The program runs as a pilot and ends on June 30, 2034, after a formal evaluation.
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