House Judiciary - 2026-01-13 - 2:30PM

House Judiciary · January 14, 2026

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Opening and bill introduction

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Acting chair opened the House Judiciary hearing, announced consideration of House Bill 578, described it as legislation relating to penalties and procedures for animal cruelty, and called the first witness.

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A House Judiciary committee hearing took testimony on House Bill 578 to tighten Vermont's animal-cruelty laws, add cost-of-care/bond and forfeiture procedures, expand aggravated offenses involving minors, and clarify enforcement pathways. Witnesses described lengthy case timelines, high shelter costs, and gaps in placement and prosecution.

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