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SCR 8 Vermont Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate concurrent resolution recognizing March 2026 as International Long COVID Awareness Month in Vermont

This bill formally recognizes March 2026 as International Long COVID Awareness Month in Vermont. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Vermont Commissioner of Health to highlight the ongoing health impacts of long-term COVID-19 effects. The resolution acknowledges that over 20 million Americans live with long COVID symptoms, which can include persistent fatigue, brain fog, and cardiovascular issues. This is a commemorative measure intended to raise public awareness rather than change laws or policies.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises public awareness about long COVID health impacts, supporting patient education and health program visibility.75% confidence
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2026 Last action Mar 17, 2026
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This is a formatting-only change converting SCR 8 from a draft layout to the official Senate adopted format. The substantive content of the resolution recognizing March 2026 as International Long COVID Awareness Month in Vermont is unchanged.
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Header changed from a draft format (R-278, Page 1 of 1, 2026) to the official Senate Chamber format (State of Vermont, Montpelier, Vermont, Senate Concurrent Resolution).

Resolution number reference changed from 'No. R-278' to 'S.C.R. 8' to match official Senate numbering convention.

Internal document tracking number changed from VT LEG #388389 v.1 to VT LEG #387822 v.1.

Floor votes

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

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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
As adopted by Senate and House
upper
Mar 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
House message: House adopted in concurrence
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
lower
Mar 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted by Senate
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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