Legislative Calendar - Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights

Each week, VCDR provides a summary of legislative activities in committees and on the calendars that are of interest to the disability community. While this page doesn’t include the complete schedules, it provides key highlights and links to the full legislative information.

Weekly Highlights

Each weekly report includes:

Legislative activities for specific committees
Hearings and other calendar events of interest to the disability community
A listing of newly introduced legislation with brief descriptions

The Committee Schedule is generally published on Monday or Tuesday mornings, though it may be subject to change throughout the week. For the most up-to-date information, check the links provided below.

Bills We Are Tracking

House Committees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

s Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0030/H-0030%20As%20Introduced.pdf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H. 96 – An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need

As Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0096/H-0096%20As%20Introduced.pdf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senate Committees

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

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

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

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

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

S.20 An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need

s Introduced: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/B ILLS/S-0020/S-0020%20As%20Introduced.pdf

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

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

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

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

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

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