The bill amends various sections of Vermont law to establish a new subchapter titled "Profits from Crime," which falls under the jurisdiction of the Attorney General. This subchapter defines "profits from crimes" and mandates that individuals and entities involved in such profits notify the Attorney General. It also empowers crime victims to pursue civil actions for damages against convicted individuals, allowing the Attorney General to act on behalf of the state to recover associated costs. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for notifying victims about profits from crimes and enables the Attorney General to seek remedies to prevent the dissipation of identified assets. Notably, the definition of "profits from crimes" has been repealed, and the Victims Compensation Board's composition has been updated to include a health care provider instead of a physician, while the threshold for restitution payments has been lowered from $10,000 to $5,000.

Moreover, the bill introduces a rapid accountability docket aimed at expediting the handling of repeat offender cases, requiring orders to specify dates for defendants to petition for modifications. It also mandates a deployment strategy for counties to implement this docket, emphasizing the need for resources and collaboration among justice system stakeholders. The bill modifies the confidentiality of investigative reports by the Human Rights Commission, allowing for greater transparency post-determination while protecting the identities of nonparty witnesses. Additionally, it changes the process for seeking relief from abuse, allowing minors to file complaints independently and adjusting bail conditions for misdemeanors. The act is set to take effect upon passage, with certain provisions becoming effective on July 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 7-656, 7-1005, 12-506, 12-2683, 12-4601, 12-5131, 13-1061, 13-2631, 13-5314, 13-5351, 13-5352, 13-5358a(d), 13-5358a, 13-5363, 13-5421, 13-5422, 13-7043, 13-7554c, 14A-505, 15-603(h), 15-603, 15-1085, 18-4230f, 18-4234, 28-304, 27-1101, 33-6936(c), 33-6936
As Passed By the House -- Official: 7-656, 7-1005, 12-506, 12-2683, 12-4601, 12-5131, 13-1061, 13-2631, 13-5314, 13-5351, 13-5352, 13-5358a(d), 13-5358a, 13-5363, 13-5421, 13-5422, 13-7043, 13-7554c, 14A-505, 15-603(h), 15-603, 15-1085, 18-4230f, 18-4234, 28-304, 27-1101, 33-6936(c), 33-6936
As Passed By the House -- Unofficial: 7-656, 7-1005, 12-506, 12-2683, 12-4601, 12-5131, 13-1061, 13-2631, 13-5314, 13-5351, 13-5352, 13-5358a(d), 13-5358a, 13-5363, 13-5421, 13-5422, 13-7043, 13-7554c, 14A-505, 15-603(h), 15-603, 15-1085, 18-4230f, 18-4234, 28-304, 27-1101, 33-6936(c), 33-6936
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Official: 7-656, 7-1005, 12-506, 12-2683, 12-4601, 12-5131, 13-1061, 13-2631, 13-5314, 13-5351, 13-5352, 13-5358a(d), 13-5358a, 13-5363, 13-5421, 13-5422, 13-7043, 13-7554c, 14A-505, 15-603(h), 15-603, 15-1085, 18-4230f, 18-4234, 28-304, 27-1101, 33-6936(c), 33-6936, 28-102, 13-2029, 12-5606, 9-4555, 15-1103, 13-7551
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Unofficial: 7-656, 12-506, 12-2683, 12-4601, 12-5131, 13-1061, 13-2631, 13-5314, 13-5351, 13-5352, 13-5358a(d), 13-5358a, 13-5363, 13-5421, 13-5422, 13-7043, 13-7554c, 14A-505, 15-603(h), 15-603, 15-1085, 18-4230f, 18-4234, 28-304, 27-1101, 33-6936(c), 33-6936, 28-102, 13-2029, 12-5606, 9-4555, 15-1103, 13-7551
As Enacted: 7-656, 12-506, 12-2683, 12-4601, 12-5131, 13-1061, 13-2631, 13-5314, 13-5351, 13-5352, 13-5358a(d), 13-5358a, 13-5363, 13-5421, 13-5422, 13-7043, 13-7554c, 14A-505, 15-603(h), 15-603, 15-1085, 18-4230f, 18-4234, 28-304, 27-1101, 33-6936(c), 33-6936, 28-102, 13-2029, 12-5606, 9-4555, 15-1103, 13-7551