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H 723

An act relating to posting of land

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Doug Bishop and 4 co-sponsors

Vermont H 723 modifies land posting requirements, affecting property owner liability protections and recreational access to private forests and fields.

House message: Governor approved bill on April 30, 2026
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Bill Summary · H 723

Legislative bill overview

H 723 is a Vermont bill concerning the posting of land, likely addressing requirements or procedures for property owners to post their land with "No Trespassing" or similar notices. The bill has progressed through multiple readings and passed third reading as of March 18, 2026, indicating it is nearing final enactment.

Why is this important

Land posting rules directly affect property rights, recreation access, and liability protections for landowners. Clarifying or modifying posting requirements can impact hunting and fishing seasons, liability for injuries on private property, and the balance between landowner control and public recreation access—issues significant in rural Vermont where both forestry and outdoor recreation are economically important.

Potential points of contention

  • Whether posting requirements are being made more stringent (potentially limiting recreational access) or less stringent (potentially affecting liability protections for landowners)
  • Impact on traditional hunting and fishing access to private lands, which is culturally important in Vermont
  • Whether the bill adequately protects property owners from liability while allowing reasonable recreational use, or shifts liability burdens

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

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