Weekly Summary of Legislative Activities, Committee Agendas and Calendar of Events
Legislature Updates of
Bills Related to Disability Rights
as compiled by Disability Rights Vermont
| House Bills |
| H.2 An act relating to increasing the minimum age for delinquency proceedings As introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0002/H-0002%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 1/9/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary/House Committee on Judiciary |
| H.5 An act relating to a hearsay exception for a child under 16 years of age. As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0005/H-0005%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 1/9/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary/House Committee on Judiciary |
| H.8 An act relating to a tax credit for home modifications for safety and livability As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0008/H-0008%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 1/9/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means |
| H.12 An act relating to addressing barriers to blenderized tube feeding. As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0012/H-0012%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 1/9/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary/House Committee on Judiciary |
| H.13 An act relating to Medicaid payment rates for home- and community-based service providers and designated and specialized service agencies. As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0013/H-0013%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 1/9/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services/House Committee on Human Services |
| H.26 An act relating to guardianship proceedings. As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0026/H-0026%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 1/10/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary/House Committee on Judiciary |
| H.29 An act relating to replacing statutory references to Vermont Psychiatric Survivors with MadFreedom, Inc. As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0029/H-0029%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 1/14/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care |
| H.30 An act relating to the use of seclusion and restraint on children and youth in the custody of the Department for Children and Families. As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0030/H-0030%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 1/14/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services |
| H.32 An act relating to treatment for opioid use disorder in correctional facilities. As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0032/H-0032%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 1/14/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Institutions |
| H.39 An act relating to repeal of authorization of overdose prevention centers As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0039/H-0039%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 1/16/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services |
| H.46 An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0046/H-0046%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 1/16/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services |
| H.73 An act relating to the zoning requirements for group homes As Introduced : https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0073/H-0073%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 1/21/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services |
| H.80 An act relating to the Office of the Health Care Advocate As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0080/H-0080%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 1/24/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care |
| H.82 An act relating to establishing the Division of Planning and Evaluation and strengthening the regulatory capacity of the Green Mountain Care Board As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0082/H-0082%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 1/24/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care |
| H.91 An act relating to the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0091/H-0091%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 1/24/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services |
| H.92 An act relating to Human Services Board fair hearing proceedings As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0092/H-0092%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 1/24/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services |
| H. 96 – An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0096/H-0096%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 1/28/2025 – Read first time and referred tothe Committee on Health Care |
| H. 143 – An act relating to establishing a support service program for individuals who are DeafBlind As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0143/H-0143%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 2/5/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services |
| H.158 An act relating to prohibiting municipal regulation of the use of hygienic face masks As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0158/H-0158%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 2/6/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs |
| H.160 An act relating to creating a right to repair for medical devices As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0160/H-0160%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 2/7/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development |
| H. 165 An act relating to funding inclusive schools As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0165/H-0165%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 2/7/2025 House Committee on Education |
| H. 169 An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination in public accommodations and housing As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0169/H-0169%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 2/7/2025 House Committee on General and Housing |
| H.192 An act relating to prohibiting solitary confinement for children As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0192/H-0192%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 2/12/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services 3/12/25 Introduced to House Human Services Committee by sponsors Rep. Angela Arsenault and Rep. Barbara Rachelson |
| H.218 – An act relating to fiscal year 2026 appropriations from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0218/H-0218%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 2/13/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services |
| H.227 An Act relating to residential peer respite As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0227/H-0227%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 2/26/2025 – Rep. Wood of Waterbury moved that the Committee on Human Services be relieved of the bill and that the same be committed to the Committee on Health Care, which was agreed to |
| H. 251 An Act relating to Competency Restoration As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0251/H-0251%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 2/18/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary |
| H. 259 An act relating to preventing workplace violence in hospitals As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0259/H-0259%20As%20Introduced.pdf Senate 3/21/2025 – Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare |
| H.315 An act relating to nondiscrimination concerning a parent with a disability As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0315/H-0315%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 2/25/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary |
| H.374 An Act relating to repealing the Commissioner of Labor’s authority to recommend a subminimum wage for individuals with a disability . As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0374/H-0374%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 2/26/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing |
| H.456 An act relating to establishing a State-funded and community-based continuum of care for justice-involved individuals As Introduced https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0456/H-0456%20As%20Introduced.pdf House 3/11/2025 – Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services. |
| Senate Bills |
| S.1 An act relating to providing Medicaid-equivalent coverage to all Vermonters. As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0001/S-0001%20As%20Introduced.pdf Senate 1/10/2025 – Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare |
| S.2 An act relating to establishing the Office of Health Equity within the Department of Health. As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0002/S-0002%20As%20Introduced.pdf Senate 1/10/2025 – Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations |
| S.5 An act relating to guardianship proceedings. As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0005/S-0005%20As%20Introduced.pdf Senate 1/10/2025 – Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary |
| S.6 An act relating to repealing the Commissioner of Labor’s authority to recommend a subminimum wage for individuals with a disability. As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0006/S-0006%20As%20Introduced.pdf Senate 1/10/2025 – Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs |
| S.10 An act relating to modifying requirements for obtaining a certificate of need. As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0010/S-0010%20As%20Introduced.pdf Senate 1/16/2025 – Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare |
| S.20 An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0020/S-0020%20As%20Introduced.pdf Senate 1/22/2025 – Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare |
| S.36 An act relating to Medicaid coverage of long-term residential treatment for co-occurring substance use disorder and mental health condition As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0036/S-0036%20As%20Introduced.pdf Senate 1/30/2025 – Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare |
| S.51 An act relating to the Vermont unpaid caregiver tax credit As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0051/S-0051%20As%20Introduced.pdf Senate 3/18/2025 – Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Finance |
| S.63 An act relating to modifying the regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0063/S-0063%20As%20Introduced.pdf Senate 3/18/2025 – Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare |
| S.81 An act relating to prohibiting municipal regulation of the use of hygienic face masks As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0081/S-0081%20As%20Introduced.pdf Senate 2/25/2025 – Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations |
| S.115 An act relating to requiring prior approval by a municipality to operate an overdose prevention center As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0115/S-0115%20As%20Introduced.pdf Senate 3/13/2025 – Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations |
This Week
April 14, 2025 – April 18, 2025
Selection of Agenda Items that may be related to Disability Rights, compiled by legal staff at DRVT.
All committee agendas are subject to change
Monday, April 14, 2025
No meetings of note
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
House Committees
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-corrections-and-institutions.
Room 34 and Zoom
2:00 PM – H. 32 – An act relating to treatment for opioid use disorder in correctional facilities
Department of Vermont Health Access Annual Report
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
2:30 PM – H. 32 – An act relating to treatment for opioid use disorder in correctional facilities
Committee Discussion – Detailed Read of the Bill Language, Draft 1.1
House Committee on Human Services
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-human-services.
Room 46
1:00 PM – S. 36 – An act relating to the Medicaid payment model for residential substance use disorder treatment services
Mark-up
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:10 PM – H. 46 – An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council
Walk-through
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
House Committee on Health Care
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-health-care.
Room 42 and Zoom
3:00 PM – S. 36 – An act relating to the Medicaid payment model for residential substance use disorder treatment services
Bill Review
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committees
Senate Committee on Appropriations
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations.
Room 5
1:00 PM – H. 13 – An act relating to Medicaid payment rates for home- and community-based service providers
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
House Committees
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-corrections-and-institutions.
Room 34 and Zoom
11:00 AM – H. 32 – An act relating to treatment for opioid use disorder in correctional facilities
Testimony
Fred Lord, M.D., CEO, Medical Director, and Chairman of the Board, CT Valley Addiction Recovery, Inc.
House Committee on Human Services
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-human-services.
Room 46
9:00 AM – H. 46 – An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council
Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
9:30 AM – H. 46 – An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council
Suzette James, Advocate
Heidi Bigelow, Advocate – Invited
Karen Livernois, Advocate – Invited
10:00 AM – H. 46 – An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council
Leslie Kanat, Ph.D, National Organization of Rare Diseases, National Fragile X Foundation
Katie Paquette, Person with Lived Experience
Sarah Elliott, Person with Lived Experience
10:45 AM – H. 46 – An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council
Danielle Spadafora, Managing Director, Advocacy – Northeast, The ALS Association
Karin Hammer-Williamson, Care Services Coordinator- Vermont, The ALS Association
11:30 AM – S. 36 – An act relating to the Medicaid payment model for residential substance use disorder treatment services
Possible vote
Senate Committees
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-health-and-welfare.
Room 17
10:30 AM – H. 91 – An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Libby Bennett, Executive Director, Groundworks Collaborative – Zoom
Jonathan Farrell, Executive Director, Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS)
Frank Knaack, Executive Director, Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont
Sarah Russell, Special Assistant to End Homelessness, City of Burlington
Kim Anetsberger, Executive Director, Lamoille Community House
Josh Davis, Executive Director, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 17, 2025
House Committees
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-corrections-and-institutions.
Room 34 and Zoom
3:15 PM – H. 32 – An act relating to treatment for opioid use disorder in correctional facilities
Weigh-in on Bill by Department of Corrections Legal and Health Teams
Emily Carr, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
Aviva Tevah, Executive Director of Health, Wellness and Engagement, Department of Corrections
Brenda Shattuck, Nursing Program Coordinator, Department of Corrections
House Committee on Human Services
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-human-services.
Room 46
TBD
Senate Committees
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-health-and-welfare.
Room 17
11:15 AM – H. 91 – An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 18, 2025
House Committees
House Committee on Human Services
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-human-services.
Room 46
TBD
Senate Committees
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-health-and-welfare.
Room 17
11:15 AM – H. 91 – An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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