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House concurs in Senate amendment to strengthen penalties for image‑based abuse

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · April 21, 2026

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Summary

The Vermont House on April 21 concurred in a Senate amendment to H.626, which increases criminal penalties for certain image‑based abuse and creates enhanced penalties for voyeurism against victims under 18; House Judiciary had recommended concurrence after hearing from prosecutors and advocates.

The Vermont House on April 21 voted by voice to concur in a Senate amendment to H.626, a bill strengthening criminal and civil responses to image‑based abuse (creation, distribution, or threat to share explicit images without consent).

A member speaking on the floor summarized the amendment's…

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