Bill H.865 proposes to enhance transparency regarding travel expenses incurred by public servants in Vermont. It mandates that public servants file detailed disclosures with the Ethics Commission for any travel undertaken in their official capacity or due to their status as public servants. The required disclosures must include information such as the purpose of the travel, destinations, associated costs (including transportation, lodging, and meals), and the sources of funding for these expenses. Public servants are also required to indicate whether the travel was solely for official purposes or included private elements, and they must attest to the accuracy of the information provided.

The bill specifies that disclosures must be filed within 30 days of the travel's commencement, with weekly updates required for travel extending beyond that period. However, it exempts regular commuting to and from official workplaces from the disclosure requirement. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, aiming to promote accountability and ethical conduct among public servants in Vermont.