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Representative Saudi Lamont introduces H 905 to strengthen Vermont civil-rights framework
Summary
Representative Saudi Lamont told the House General & Housing Committee H 905 would align scattered civil-rights statutes, add a statutory definition of disparate impact, authorize a state private right of action, and require training, reporting and equity certifications; committee members pressed for details on funding and a Senate companion (S 301).
Representative Saudi Lamont introduced H 905 to the House General & Housing Committee on March 11, saying the short-form bill is intended to consolidate and strengthen Vermont’s civil-rights protections in response to recent federal retrenchment.
"Civil rights are the foundation of healthy democracy," Lamont said, arguing that clear, enforceable protections help people "live, work, learn, and participate in society free from discrimination and unequal treatment." He said the bill is a short form that sets policy direction while a more detailed Senate companion (S 301) contains the operational specifics.
Lamont told the committee H 905 would: create a statutory definition of "disparate impact" to address harms that are not overt; authorize a state private right of action so individuals can seek redress in state court; require…
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