Vermont S275: An act relating to creation of the Cemetery Vandalism Response Fund

What the bill says

An act relating to creation of the Cemetery Vandalism Response Fund It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.

From the introduced text, January 20, 2026:

An act relating to creation of the Cemetery Vandalism Response Fund It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: Sec. 1. 18 V.S.A. § 5302 is amended to read: § 5302. DEFINITIONS As used in this chapter and unless otherwise required by the religious or ecclesiastical society cemeteries; cemetery associations; and any person, firm, corporation, or unincorporated association engaged in the business of a cemetery. * * * (13) "Niche" means a recess in a columbarium used, or intended to be used, for the permanent disposition of human remains of one or more deceased persons. VT LEG #382720 v.2 BILL AS INTRODUCED S.275 2026 Page 2 of (14) "Qualifying damage" means damage caused by acts of vandalism that cannot be repaired by means of regular maintenance. (15) "Regular maintenance" means regular upkeep, including mowing and tree removal. (16) "Temporary receiving vault" means a vault or crypt in a structure of durable and lasting construction used, or intended to be used, for the temporary deposit of the remains of a deceased person for a period of time not exceeding one year. (17) "Vandalism" means the willful or malicious destruction or defacement of property in a cemetery, such as the toppling of memorial stones and damage to crypts, niches, grave sites, monuments, or memorials. Sec. 2. 18 …

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Sponsors

• David Weeks (R, Rutland District) · primary sponsor
• Brian Collamore (R, Rutland District)
• Terry Williams (R, Rutland District)

Latest actions

1. March 17, 2026: Referred to Committee on [Finance] per Senate Rule 31
2. March 17, 2026: Second Reading
3. March 17, 2026: Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on [Government Operations]
4. March 17, 2026: Entered on Notice Calendar
5. January 20, 2026: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on [Government Operations]

Common questions

What is S275?

S275 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): An act relating to creation of the Cemetery Vandalism Response Fund.

What does S275 do?

In its own words: An act relating to creation of the Cemetery Vandalism Response Fund It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.

What is the status of S275?

In committee as of March 17, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Committee on [Finance] per Senate Rule 31 (March 17, 2026).

Who sponsored S275?

David Weeks (R, Rutland District), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S275?

On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.275