H 73 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An act relating to the zoning requirements for group homes

This bill amends Vermont's zoning law to require group homes to actively integrate residents into the surrounding community, rather than segregating them. It clarifies that group homes must work toward community integration through educational, employment, or other local opportunities. The law directly affects group homes operating under Vermont's residential care facility zoning standards. The change prevents group homes from having the "intent or effect of segregating" residents from the community they serve.
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Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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Joseph Parsons
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Orange-Caledonia