BILL AS INTRODUCED H.251 2025 Page 1 of 1 VT LEG #380901 v.1 H.251 1 SHORT FORM 2 Introduced by Representative LaLonde of South Burlington 3 Referred to Committee on 4 Date: 5 Subject: Judiciary; health; mental health; competency restoration; incompetent 6 to stand trial 7 Statement of purpose of bill as introduced: This bill proposes to establish a 8 competency restoration legal process for criminal defendants found 9 incompetent to stand trial that provides mental health treatment and protects 10 the community. 11 An act relating to establishing a competency restoration process 12 It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: 13 (TEXT OMITTED IN SHORT-FORM BILLS) 14