The bill amends 28 V.S.A. § 102 regarding the powers and responsibilities of the Commissioner of Corrections, specifically eliminating the collection of supervisory fees from individuals under the Department's supervision. The bill repeals the authority for the Commissioner to collect a fee of up to $30.00 per month from those on probation, furlough, or parole, and it prohibits the Department of Corrections from assessing, billing, or collecting any supervisory fees. Additionally, all outstanding supervisory fees will be forgiven, and references to these fees will be removed from the Department's records and web portal.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Department of Corrections cease all collection efforts for outstanding supervisory fees, including wage garnishment or tax setoff. It also requires the Department to review and eliminate any rules or policies related to supervisory fees. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 28-102
As Passed By the House -- Official: 28-102
As Passed By the House -- Unofficial: 28-102
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Official: 28-102
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Unofficial: 28-102
As Enacted: 28-102