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introduced · Vermont · House Jan 27, 2023

H 122: An act relating to prohibiting surveillance devices on private property without consent of the property owner

This bill would make it a civil offense to place surveillance devices on private property without the owner's consent. It directly affects individuals who install cameras or recording equipment on private land and property owners seeking to protect their privacy. The key provision requires obtaining permission from the property owner before deploying any surveillance equipment, establishing clear boundaries for where such devices can be used. This change aims to prevent unauthorized monitoring while maintaining existing criminal penalties for more serious violations. The legislation focuses on civil liability rather than criminal prosecution for this specific violation.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy and digital rights by prohibiting unauthorized surveillance devices on private property, protecting individuals from unwanted monitoring.90% confidence
Alyssa Black (D)
introduced · Vermont · Senate Jan 27, 2023

S 44: An act relating to household products containing hazardous substances

This bill requires manufacturers of household products containing hazardous substances in Vermont to join a stewardship organization and fund a program for collecting these products from the public at no cost. The legislation defines covered products as items like gas cylinders, certain pesticides, and hazardous waste-containing consumer goods, while excluding batteries, lamps, paints, and other specified items. Manufacturers would be responsible for implementing collection plans to divert these products from landfills, reducing environmental contamination and lowering the financial burden currently placed on local waste management entities and taxpayers. The bill applies to companies that manufacture, sell, or import these products in Vermont, with exemptions for small-scale producers selling less than $5,000 worth of covered products annually.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill requires collection of hazardous household products at no cost to public, reducing pollution and environmental contamination through proper disposal programs.95% confidence
Chris Bray (D) · 5 co-sponsors
introduced · Vermont · House Jan 27, 2023

H 124: An act relating to promoting rural economic development capacity

This bill creates the Rural Infrastructure Assistance Program to help Vermont's small towns access and manage federal and state funding for projects like clean water, housing, broadband, and climate resilience. The program provides direct support services including community needs assessments, funding application assistance, and project management help, with priority given to municipalities with the highest administrative capacity needs. An initial $3 million appropriation in 2024 funds the program, while the bill also directs remaining federal relief funds to prioritize communities with the greatest need based on a new administrative capacity index. Additionally, the legislation amends the Municipal and Regional Planning Fund to allocate 20 percent of its revenue directly to municipalities for planning purposes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $3M to fund Rural Infrastructure Assistance Program for community development projects90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill includes climate resilience projects and clean water initiatives, directly supporting environmental protection through funding and capacity building for municipalities.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates Rural Infrastructure Assistance Program that explicitly includes housing projects as a funded area for municipalities.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds broadband infrastructure in rural areas, expanding internet access and digital equity for underserved communities.75% confidence
Katherine Sims (D) Laura Sibilia (I) Monique Priestley (D) Lisa Hango (R) · 28 co-sponsors
in committee · Vermont · House Jan 26, 2023

H 83: An act relating to tax credits for living organ donations

This bill establishes a Vermont tax credit program to reduce financial barriers for individuals who donate organs or bone marrow for transplantation. Donors can receive a refundable tax credit of up to $10,000 to cover unreimbursed medical, travel, and lodging expenses, as well as lost wages from missing work due to the donation. Employers in Vermont who grant paid time off to employees for organ donation may claim a nonrefundable tax credit equal to 25% of the donor's gross wages for up to 30 days of missed work per donation. The legislation defines eligible donors as Vermont residents and specifies which organs qualify, including liver, pancreas, kidney, intestine, lung, and bone marrow. The act takes effect on January 1, 2024, and prevents donors from deducting these expenses separately from their income tax return.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credits to reduce financial barriers for organ donors, providing tax relief and funding support for medical expenses and lost wages.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax credits to reduce financial barriers for organ donors, improving access to transplants and supporting healthcare infrastructure.95% confidence
Dan Noyes (D)
introduced · Vermont · House Jan 26, 2023

H 113: An act relating to the public, pious, or charitable uses property tax exemption

This bill would remove property tax exemptions for churches and other charitable organizations if they use their property for lobbying or political activities. It requires these organizations to submit annual certifications to the Vermont Department of Taxes confirming they are not conducting disqualifying political activities on their exempt properties. The legislation defines lobbying and political activity using existing federal tax code standards and establishes that violations could lead to denial or revocation of the tax exemption.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill removes tax exemptions for organizations using property for political activities, promoting fiscal responsibility and closing potential tax loopholes.85% confidence
Laura Sibilia (I) · 1 co-sponsor
introduced · Vermont · House Jan 26, 2023

H 115: An act relating to health insurance coverage for donated human breast milk

This bill requires health insurance plans and Vermont's Medicaid program to cover pasteurized donated human breast milk for infants under 12 months old when medically necessary. The coverage applies when a licensed healthcare professional prescribes the milk, it is obtained from a certified human milk bank, and the infant's parent or guardian cannot produce sufficient milk due to medical or physical reasons. Covered conditions include premature birth, low birth weight, failure to thrive, and other medical needs determined by a prescriber. The law takes effect on January 1, 2024, for private health insurance plans and upon federal approval for Medicaid coverage.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands health insurance coverage for donated human breast milk, improving patient access to essential medical nutrition for infants.95% confidence
Mari Cordes (D) · 8 co-sponsors
introduced · Vermont · House Jan 26, 2023

H 114: An act relating to restricting electronic monitoring of employees and employment-related automated decision systems

This bill would restrict how employers in Vermont can use electronic monitoring and automated decision systems to manage employees. It requires employers to limit monitoring to specific purposes like ensuring safety, tracking work hours, or verifying compliance with labor laws, and mandates that monitoring be the least invasive option possible. Employers must provide detailed written notice to employees at least 15 days before starting monitoring, explaining what data will be collected, how it will be used, who will access it, and how long it will be kept. The law also requires annual lists of all monitoring systems in use and allows exceptions for monitoring suspected illegal activity or violations of rights.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects worker privacy rights by restricting employer electronic monitoring and requiring transparency, strengthening employee protections.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects employee data privacy by restricting employer electronic monitoring and automated decision systems, requiring transparency and limiting surveillance to essential purposes.90% confidence
Monique Priestley (D) · 6 co-sponsors
introduced · Vermont · House Jan 26, 2023

H 120: An act relating to imposing sales and use tax on vendor-hosted prewritten computer software

This bill would remove the current sales tax exemption for prewritten computer software accessed remotely in Vermont, requiring businesses and consumers to pay a six percent sales tax on such software. The legislation defines vendor-hosted software as any prewritten program accessed through the internet or a vendor's server, regardless of how it is delivered, whether access is permanent or temporary, or how it is billed. By repealing the 2015 exemption, the bill ensures that digital software subscriptions and remote access services are taxed the same as other digital products sold in the state. The changes would take effect on July 1, 2024, and apply to both sales and use tax obligations for software accessed within Vermont.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill removes tax exemption on digital software, increasing state revenue and closing a tax loophole, which advances fiscal management and budget goals.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill imposes new sales tax on digital software, potentially increasing costs for consumers and businesses using technology services, which could limit access and adoption.85% confidence
Jim Masland (D) · 3 co-sponsors
introduced · Vermont · House Jan 26, 2023

H 112: An act relating to opioid use disorder response services

This bill requires the Vermont Department of Health to report on needle exchange program guidelines and explore options for peer-operated programs, while also clarifying that needles and syringes distributed through approved community-based programs are not considered drug paraphernalia. It mandates that Medicaid coverage for medication-assisted treatment of opioid use disorder be provided without prior authorization when prescribed by licensed healthcare professionals within state guidelines, and removes prior authorization requirements for associated counseling and behavioral therapies. The legislation also directs the Department of Vermont Health Access to conduct research on medication quantity limits, preferred medications, and pharmacy override procedures, with findings to be reported to state committees by January 2024.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid coverage for opioid treatment, removes prior authorization barriers, and protects needle exchange programs, improving patient access to healthcare services.90% confidence
Taylor Small (D)
introduced · Vermont · House Jan 26, 2023

H 109: An act relating to rate reimbursement for home-delivered meals

This bill increases the reimbursement rate paid to organizations that provide home-delivered meals for elderly and disabled individuals by $2.00 per meal in fiscal year 2024. The funding comes from a $2.3 million appropriation to the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living, which will be distributed to meal providers based on the increased rate. Additionally, the bill requires the department to submit a report by November 15, 2023, evaluating the Meals on Wheels program and offering recommendations for its long-term sustainability. The changes take effect on July 1, 2023, and directly impact the financial support available to organizations serving vulnerable populations through home-delivered nutrition programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for home-delivered meals program through $2.3M appropriation, strengthening essential public services for elderly and disabled individuals.95% confidence
Dan Noyes (D) · 37 co-sponsors
introduced · Vermont · House Jan 26, 2023

H 117: An act relating to preventing death by suicide

This bill directs Vermont's Department of Mental Health to work with the Department of Health on studying suicide rates in the state. The study will focus on ways to reduce access to lethal means, identify gaps in prevention services, and gather data on suicide methods used in Vermont. The legislation requires these departments to examine current suicide incidence and develop strategies to decrease suicide rates through evidence-based analysis. This measure affects state health agencies and aims to improve suicide prevention efforts through systematic data collection and service gap identification.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs state health departments to study suicide prevention and reduce lethal means access, strengthening mental health services and public health initiatives.85% confidence
Alyssa Black (D) · 20 co-sponsors
introduced · Vermont · House Jan 26, 2023

H 118: An act relating to Medicare Savings Program eligibility

This bill would adjust income eligibility limits for Vermont's Medicare Savings Programs, which help low-income individuals pay Medicare premiums and deductibles. It raises the income threshold for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary program to 150% of the federal poverty level and increases the limit for the Qualifying Individual program to 185% of the federal poverty level. The bill also eliminates the Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary program entirely. These changes would require approval from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services before taking effect.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicare Savings Program eligibility by raising income thresholds, increasing access to healthcare financial assistance for low-income individuals.85% confidence
Anne Donahue (R) Dan Noyes (D) · 10 co-sponsors
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