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Vermont House passes bill to expand scope of hate‑motivated crimes
Summary
On Feb. 11 the Vermont House of Representatives passed House Bill 118, described on the floor as an act to expand the scope of hate‑motivated crimes; the bill cleared a third reading on a voice vote. The chamber recorded no roll‑call tally and offered no floor debate on the bill's substance during the session.
The Vermont House of Representatives on Feb. 11 passed House Bill 118, described on the floor as "an act relating to expanding the scope of hate‑motivated crimes," following a third reading and a voice vote.
The measure received a third reading during the morning floor session and, after the Speaker asked, "The question is, shall the bill pass?" members voted by voice. The Speaker announced, "The ayes appear to have it" and later said, "The ayes do have it, and you have passed the bill." The…
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