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Lawmakers Hear Testimony on H 606; Supporters Back Court‑based Ban, Opponents Urge Delay
Summary
The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony on H 606 (draft 2.1), which would bar firearm possession when a court finds a person a danger to themselves or others and add a state machine‑gun definition mirroring federal law; witnesses differed on rights restoration, process speed and scope.
The House Judiciary Committee heard hours of testimony on March 12 on House Bill 606 (draft 2.1), a measure that would prohibit firearm possession for people whom a court finds to be dangerous to themselves or others and would add a state machine‑gun definition aligned with federal law.
Chair Loland opened the session by summarizing amendments that revised the firearm definition and added penalties intended to mirror federal machine‑gun law. Eric Davis, president of the Gun Owners of Vermont, testified early and told the committee his organization “opposes this bill in its entirety,” citing both the content and the speed with which the measure is being advanced. Davis said he favored provisions that target individuals and behavior rather than broad bans on equipment, but he urged…
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