StateVermont

S 298: An act relating to voter protections

Kesha Ram HinsdaleEnacted

S 298 status: Enacted — Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 8, 2026 (updated May 29, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score80/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 65/100

Bill summary

Official

This is a proposed law meant to make voting easier and safer. Right now, the Senate is deciding whether or not to pass it.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no material environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no material environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • potential administrative efficiency in election cycles

Risks

  • possible implementation costs for municipal election offices

Society

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • increased voter access
  • strengthened civic participation frameworks

Risks

  • possible debate over election security trade-offs
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

bill text is not provided

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Where it stands

Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 8, 2026

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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