Builders warn S.183 could have unintended consequences without code enforcement and licensing

Feb 13, 2026

Testimony on S.183 focused on residential-construction regulation and criminal liability for contractors. Industry witnesses said Vermont lacks uniform building-code enforcement for single-family homes and urged careful drafting to avoid penalizing ordinary construction disputes.

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The Senate Judiciary Committee on Feb. 13 heard testimony on S.183, a bill addressing contractor conduct and potential criminal liability for certain construction abuses.

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