The bill H.254, introduced by a group of representatives, aims to amend the current court procedures regarding the service of process in civil proceedings. Specifically, it establishes that when a court allows for alternate service of process, this order will remain in effect for all subsequent service actions within the same case, including any post-judgment proceedings. This provision is intended to streamline the process and ensure consistency in how service is executed throughout the duration of a civil case.

The new legal language added to the Vermont Statutes Annotated (12 V.S.A. 663) clarifies that the order for alternate service applies not only to initial service but also to any future service actions related to the same proceeding. This includes service by publication or by leaving a copy at the defendant's residence, as permitted under Vermont Rule of Civil Procedure 4(d)(1) or any other legal provisions. The bill is set to take effect upon passage.