Bill H.457, introduced by Representative Dolgin, aims to establish a "stand your ground" law in Vermont. This legislation stipulates that individuals are not required to retreat when they are in their home or vehicle before using deadly force to defend themselves or others. The bill specifies that this use of deadly force is justified if the individual reasonably believes that they or another person are in imminent danger and that such force is necessary to prevent serious crimes, including murder, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, burglary, or larceny.

The proposed law emphasizes the right to self-defense without the obligation to retreat, thereby expanding the legal protections for individuals facing threats in their own homes or vehicles. This change in the law reflects a shift towards a more permissive stance on the use of deadly force in self-defense situations, aligning with similar laws in other states.