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Read. Follow. Verify.Vermont Prohibits Snowmobiles on Beebe Spur Rail Trail
Last action · February 10, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on TransportationSponsors: Woodman Page and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill prohibits the use of snowmobiles on the Beebe Spur in Vermont.
Changes winter recreational access for motorized vehicle users specifically along the Beebe Spur corridor.
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.
snowmobile users
Snowmobile operators lose the legal permission to use the Beebe Spur Rail Trail.
local recreational visitors
Trail users experience changes in permitted winter activities and trail traffic composition.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bill apply to all rail trails in Vermont?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Feb 10, 2026HouseIntroducedRead first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation
Version history
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