H.635 is a bill that aims to eliminate supervisory fees imposed by the Department of Corrections in Vermont. The bill amends current law by removing references to the collection of supervisory fees from the responsibilities of the Commissioner of Corrections. Specifically, it deletes the authority to collect a fee of up to $30.00 per month from individuals under supervision and repeals the requirement for the Commissioner to adopt rules governing the collection of these fees.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Corrections shall not assess, bill, or collect any supervisory fees, and it requires the Department to forgive all outstanding fees and remove any related references from its records and online portal. The bill also stipulates that failure to pay a supervisory fee will not be considered a violation of probation, parole, or any other sentence. 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