Vermont legislation · 2025-2026 Session
Vermont S213: An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices
Status: Passed one chamber, March 17, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to the use of smart meters by public water systems An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.
From the engrossed text, March 12, 2026:
An act relating to the use of smart meters by public water systems An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: Sec. 1. 10 V.S.A. § 1671 is amended to read: § 1671. DEFINITIONS As used in this chapter: (1) "Drinking water" means noncarbonated water that is intended for human consumption or other consumer uses whether provided by a public water system or in a container, bottle, or package, or in bulk, including water BILLAS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.213 2026 Page 2 of used for production of ice, foodstuffs, or other products designed for human consumption. (2) "Department" means the Department of Environmental Conservation. (3) "Person" means any individual,; partnership,; company,; corporation,; cooperative,; association,; unincorporated association,; joint venture,; trust,; the State of Vermont or any department, agency, subdivision, or municipality,; the U.S. government or any department, agency, or subdivision,; or any other legal or commercial entity. (4) "Public water source" means any surface water or groundwater supply used as a source of drinking water for a public water system. (5)(A) "Public water system" means any system, or combination of systems owned or controlled by a person, that provides drinking water through pipes or other constructed conveyances to the public and or (ii) …
Sponsors
- Ruth Hardy (D, Addison District) · primary sponsor
- Anne Watson (D, Washington District)
Latest actions
- : Read first time and referred to the Committee on [Energy and Digital Infrastructure]
- : Title amended as recommended by Committee on [Natural Resources and Energy]
- : Read 3rd time & passed
- : New Business/Third Reading
- : 3rd reading ordered
- : Recommendation of amendment by Committee on [Natural Resources and Energy] agreed to
- : Read 2nd time, reported favorably with recommendation of amendment by Senator [Hardy] for Committee on [Natural Resources and Energy]
- : Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on [Natural Resources and Energy]
- : New Business/Second Reading
- : Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on [Natural Resources and Energy]
Common questions
- What is S213?
- S213 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices.
- What does S213 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to the use of smart meters by public water systems An act relating to the use of advanced metering infrastructure devices It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.
- What is the status of S213?
- Passed one chamber as of March 17, 2026. Latest action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on [Energy and Digital Infrastructure] (March 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored S213?
- Ruth Hardy (D, Addison District), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for S213?
- On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.213
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