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Read. Follow. Verify.Vermont bill initiates eminent domain proceedings for affordable housing in Williston
Last action · February 4, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and HousingSponsor: Conor Casey
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What This Bill Would Do
Vermont lawmakers introduced a to launch proceedings for properties at 188 Harvest Lane and 426 Industrial Avenue in Williston to develop permanently affordable housing.
The measure targets specific private land parcels for government acquisition to build housing, directly shifting property control and altering land use rights for the affected sites.
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.
Property owners at 188 Harvest Lane and 426 Industrial Avenue
Their properties are subject to initiated eminent domain proceedings for state acquisition.
Williston residents
New permanently affordable housing developments will be constructed within their municipality.
Key Facts
- The bill initiates eminent domain proceedings for properties located at 188 Harvest Lane and 426 Industrial Avenue in Williston, Vermont.
- The stated purpose of the property acquisition is the development of permanently affordable housing.
- The measure was introduced by Representative Conor Casey of Montpelier.
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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 4, 2026HouseIntroducedRead first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing
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