The bill S.131 pertains to the approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington regarding the possession of firearms. The General Assembly of Vermont has approved this amendment, which was voted on by the public on March 4, 2025. The amendment introduces a new section that explicitly bans the possession of firearms in any premises licensed to serve alcoholic beverages within the city, while also allowing the city to regulate such possession under this new provision.

The amendment outlines specific exceptions to the ban, including certain licensed premises, public sidewalks, and exceptions for law enforcement and military personnel acting within their official duties. Additionally, it establishes penalties for violations, categorizing them as either criminal offenses, punishable by fines or imprisonment, or civil offenses, subject to civil penalties. The act is set to take effect upon passage.