An act relating to health equity data reporting and registry disclosure requirements

This bill changes Vermont's health equity reporting requirements by reducing the frequency of formal reports from annually to every three years, starting in 2028. The Department of Health must still analyze and publish data on racial/ethnic disparities, language, disability, and other equity factors biannually on its website, but will submit a consolidated report to legislative committees only every three years. It also updates confidentiality rules for cancer and ALS registries, requiring written data-sharing agreements with researchers or other states and mandating institutional review board approvals before sharing identifiable information. These changes directly affect the Department of Health, cancer/ALS registries, and researchers seeking access to health data.