Bill H.696, introduced by Representative Greer of Bennington, seeks to amend the charter of the Town of Bennington to prioritize municipal liens resulting from fines. The General Assembly approves these amendments, which were voted on and approved by the town's voters on March 4, 2025. The bill establishes that liens resulting from court judgments for fines related to the Town's Land Use Regulations, Property Maintenance Ordinance, or Housing, Building, and Life Safety Ordinance will take precedence over any other liens that may have been filed earlier.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that these enforcement liens will remain valid on the real property until the fines are fully paid or otherwise discharged, with a maximum duration of eight years from the date of the judgment unless renewed according to state law. The act is set to take effect upon passage.