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S 299

An act relating to posting of land

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Mattos

Vermont bill establishing or modifying requirements for how landowners must mark property boundaries and restrict access to their land.

Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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Bill Summary · S 299

Legislative bill overview

S 299 is a Vermont bill that addresses the posting of land, likely concerning how property owners mark their boundaries or restrict access to their property. The bill was recently introduced and referred to the Natural Resources and Energy Committee, suggesting it may relate to hunting, trespassing, conservation, or land management practices.

Why is this important

Land posting rules affect property rights, public access to natural areas, and enforcement of trespassing laws. Clear posting requirements help property owners protect their land while potentially influencing hunting seasons, recreational access, and disputes between landowners and the public over property boundaries and use rights.

Potential points of contention

  • Whether posting requirements should be standardized (color, size, placement) or allow flexibility for landowners
  • How posting regulations balance private property rights against public access to recreation and natural resources
  • Whether new posting rules create undue burden on small landowners compared to large property owners

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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