Senate Judiciary hears concerns about bill that would limit liability for de‑icing applicators
A witness and committee staff told the Senate Judiciary Committee the bill’s proposed immunity or presumption for certified salt applicators lacks defined Vermont safety standards and could restrict injured people’s access to recovery unless standards and evidence of effect are produced.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee on April 3 heard testimony and extensive questions about S.29, a bill that would change liability rules for people and contractors who apply salt and other de‑icing materials. Witnesses and committee counsel told senators they had not seen Vermont safety standards for applicator training or evidence the proposal would reduce salt use or change private behavior.
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