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Read. Follow. Verify.Vermont approves Bennington charter amendment allowing Select Board to delegate police complaint reviews
Last action · January 15, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military AffairsSponsor: William Greer
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What This Bill Would Do
The General Assembly approves Bennington amendments allowing the to delegate the review of materials from police complaint investigations to the Community Policing Advisory Review Board or a designated replacement board, following voter approval on March 4, 2025.
Changes who examines investigative records involving local police complaints within the Town of Bennington.
- The General Assembly of the State of Vermont is the state legislature responsible for approving municipal charter changes. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Town of Bennington Select Board
The Select Board gains statutory authority to delegate the review of police complaint investigation materials.
Community Policing Advisory Review Board
The board becomes eligible to receive delegated responsibilities for reviewing materials following police complaint investigations.
Key Facts
- The General Assembly approves amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington following voter approval on March 4, 2025.
- The Bennington Select Board is authorized to delegate the review of video footage, transcripts, and investigation materials from police complaints.
- Review responsibilities may be delegated to the existing Community Policing Advisory Review Board or another board established to replace it.
- The act takes effect upon passage.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 15, 2026HouseIntroducedRead first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
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