HCR 234 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution designating April 9, 2026, as Alzheimer’s Awareness Day at the State House

This bill designates April 9, 2026, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the Vermont State House to recognize the impact of Alzheimer's disease on the state's residents and caregivers. The resolution highlights statistics about Vermonters living with Alzheimer's and the significant unpaid care provided by family members and caregivers. It acknowledges existing support programs like the Dementia Respite Grant that help caregivers take breaks and reduce burnout. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Vermont Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Governor

Introduced Mar 26, 2026 Last action Apr 9, 2026

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MINOR

No substantive policy changes were made between the As Introduced and As Adopted versions of HCR 234 (R-286). The resolution designating April 9, 2026 as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the State House is identical in content. All changes are formatting and layout adjustments consistent with the transition from an introduced bill to an adopted/enrolled version.

TECHNICAL

Header changed from formal legislative introduction format (State of Vermont, House of Representatives, Montpelier, Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R. 234) to the adopted bill format (R-286, Page 1 of 1, 2026, with title line).

The line 'Offered by Representative Noyes of Wolcott' was removed from the adopted version.

Line wrapping changed throughout the text; single-line paragraphs in the introduced version were reflowed into shorter lines in the adopted version. No words or phrases were added, removed, or altered.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b

lower

Mar 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence

lower

Mar 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors