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signed · Vermont · Senate May 10, 2024

S 30: An act relating to creating a Sister State Program

This bill establishes a temporary Vermont Sister State Program Working Group to develop a state program that would create partnerships between Vermont and other countries or provinces. The Working Group includes representatives from state agencies such as Commerce, Education, and Agriculture, along with leaders from the Vermont Arts Council and Council on World Affairs. The group will study existing sister state programs, gather stakeholder input, and make recommendations on how to fund, administer, and structure the program, with goals including fostering cultural exchange, supporting immigrant communities, and maintaining connections with military and aid organizations. The Working Group must submit an initial report by February 2025 and a final report with recommendations by November 2025, and it will dissolve on March 31, 2026.
Ruth Hardy (D) · 8 co-sponsors
signed · Vermont · Senate May 10, 2024

S 199: An act relating to mergers and governance of communications union districts

This bill changes how communications union districts in Vermont handle mergers and internal governance. It allows these districts to approve mergers through their governing boards instead of requiring a vote from all residents in the affected areas. The legislation also gives districts more flexibility to set their own annual meeting dates, fiscal years, and report approval schedules through their bylaws. Additionally, it permits treasurers to delegate some duties while keeping oversight responsibility and defines certain business information as confidential to protect competitive information about broadband operations.
Alison Clarkson (D)
signed · Vermont · House May 9, 2024

H 664: An act relating to designating a State Mushroom

This bill designates the bear's head tooth mushroom (Hericium Americanum) as Vermont's official State Mushroom. It adds a new section to the Vermont Statutes Annotated to formally recognize this specific mushroom species as a state symbol. The legislation was passed by both legislative chambers and signed into law by the Governor to acknowledge the mushroom's popularity among foragers and its presence in Vermont's natural environment.
Michelle Bos-Lun (D) · 12 co-sponsors
signed · Vermont · House May 9, 2024

H 40: An act relating to nonconsensual removal of or tampering with a condom

This bill creates a new criminal offense for intentionally removing or tampering with a condom during a sexual act when the other person consented to the act with the understanding that a condom would be used. The law applies to any person who performs this action in a way that makes the condom ineffective for its intended purpose. People harmed by this violation can sue for money damages, including punitive damages, plus legal fees and court costs. The law takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offense for condom tampering, strengthening legal protections and enhancing accountability in sexual assault cases.85% confidence
Barbara Rachelson (D)
signed · Vermont · House May 9, 2024

H 694: An act relating to sexual exploitation

This bill directs the Vermont Sentencing Commission to review and update legal definitions related to sexual exploitation, lewdness, prostitution, and sexual assault within specific state statutes. The Commission will examine how terms like "sexual conduct" and "sexual act" are currently defined across multiple chapters of the Vermont Statutes Annotated. The agency must submit its recommendations to the state's Senate and House Judiciary Committees by December 1, 2024, for further legislative consideration. This measure aims to ensure consistency and clarity in how these offenses are defined and applied in Vermont law.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill directs Sentencing Commission to review and update legal definitions related to sexual exploitation and assault, indicating criminal justice reform efforts to clarify statutes and improve legal frameworks.85% confidence
Alice Emmons (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Vermont · House May 1, 2024

H 621: An act relating to health insurance coverage for diagnostic breast imaging

This Vermont bill requires health insurance companies to cover diagnostic breast imaging services without charging patients any co-pays, deductibles, or other fees. It applies to insurers, hospitals, and health maintenance organizations that offer health insurance plans in the state. The law mandates coverage for screening mammograms and other medically necessary breast imaging when recommended by a healthcare provider to detect breast cancer or abnormalities. Additional coverage is required for ultrasound or other imaging if mammogram results are inconclusive or if a patient has dense breast tissue. The requirements apply to screenings performed at facilities accredited by the American College of Radiologists and take effect for plans issued on or after January 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for breast imaging services without cost-sharing, expanding patient access to critical diagnostic care.95% confidence
Melanie Carpenter (D) Laura Sibilia (I) · 29 co-sponsors
signed · Vermont · House May 1, 2024

H 741: An act relating to health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening

This Vermont bill requires health insurance plans to cover colorectal cancer screening without any cost-sharing fees for insured individuals aged 50 and older. The law mandates that insurers offer two screening options for average-risk individuals: annual fecal occult blood testing with a sigmoidoscopy every five years, or a colonoscopy every ten years, following U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines. For people at high risk due to family history, genetic conditions, prior cancer, or chronic digestive diseases, the bill requires coverage for screening and tests as recommended by their treating physician. The coverage must include all associated costs such as lab services, physician fees, and facility use without deductibles or co-pays, and applies to plans issued on or after January 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening without cost-sharing, expanding access to preventive care services.95% confidence
Kate McCann (D) · 41 co-sponsors
signed · Vermont · House May 1, 2024

H 363: An act relating to prohibiting discrimination based on certain hair types and styles

This Vermont bill expands state anti-discrimination laws to include hair type, texture, and hairstyles as protected characteristics under race. It specifically defines protective hairstyles such as braids, cornrows, locs, twists, and afros, as well as wigs and headwraps, as protected categories. The law applies to employers, landlords, and other entities covered by Vermont's existing fair employment and housing statutes, prohibiting discrimination based on these hair characteristics. The changes take effect on July 1, 2024, and were signed into law by the Governor in April 2024.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands anti-discrimination protections to include hair types and styles, covering landlords and housing entities, thereby preventing housing discrimination based on these characteristics.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands anti-discrimination protections to include hair type and style, strengthening workers' rights and employment standards by prohibiting workplace discrimination based on these characteristics.95% confidence
Mike Mrowicki (D) Kevin Christie (D) · 7 co-sponsors
signed · Vermont · House May 1, 2024

H 603: An act relating to the poultry slaughter exception to inspection

This bill modifies Vermont's poultry inspection rules to allow farmers to sell processed poultry parts from birds slaughtered under specific exceptions. Currently, poultry from these exceptions can only be sold whole from the farm, at farmers' markets, or to restaurants, but the new law permits sales of parts like breasts or thighs based on farm size and compliance levels. Farms processing up to 1,000, 5,000, or 20,000 birds annually may sell parts depending on which inspection exception they meet, while all such poultry must remain raw and not be processed into cooked products. The changes affect small-scale poultry producers who currently face restrictions on selling processed poultry parts.
Heather Surprenant (D)
signed · Vermont · House May 1, 2024

H 666: An act relating to escrow deposit bonds

This bill amends Vermont law to require developers to provide buyers with a copy of the escrow deposit bond that protects their funds. The change affects real estate transactions by ensuring purchasers receive documentation about the financial guarantee backing their deposits. Previously, the law required developers to disclose the bond issuer's identity, but this update shifts the requirement to providing the actual bond document itself. The amendment was passed by both legislative chambers and signed into law by the Governor in April 2024.
Jim Harrison (R) · 11 co-sponsors
signed · Vermont · House Apr 25, 2024

H 543: An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Social Work Licensure Compact and to emergency housing eligibility documentation

This bill updates Vermont's emergency housing eligibility rules by requiring medical certification for disability documentation. It allows households who cannot prove SSI or SSDI eligibility to use a specific form to document qualifying health conditions for temporary emergency housing. The form must include personal information, a description of the disability, risks to health and safety without housing, and verification from a licensed healthcare provider. This change affects individuals seeking emergency housing assistance and healthcare professionals providing disability certifications.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves access to emergency housing for individuals with disabilities by allowing medical certification, supporting healthcare-related needs and patient access to essential services.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands emergency housing eligibility by allowing alternative medical certification for disability documentation, helping more households access temporary housing assistance.85% confidence
Barbara Rachelson (D) Brian Cina (D) Lisa Hango (R) Kelly Pajala (I) Daisy Berbeco (D) · 69 co-sponsors
signed · Vermont · Senate Apr 24, 2024

S 190: An act relating to statements made by a child victim of an offense involving serious bodily injury

This bill updates court rules to protect young children who have suffered serious physical abuse by limiting how many times they must describe their traumatic experiences in legal proceedings. It extends existing protections for child victims of sexual offenses to children under 16 who are victims of cruelty causing serious bodily injury, allowing their statements to be used as evidence in court. The legislation also permits hearsay statements from children aged 12 and under to be admitted as evidence in cruelty cases involving serious bodily injury, similar to rules already in place for sexual offense cases. These changes aim to reduce the emotional burden on young victims while ensuring their accounts can still be considered in legal cases.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects child victims of abuse by allowing their statements as evidence, reducing trauma from repeated testimony, and strengthening judicial processes for vulnerable populations.85% confidence
Bob Norris (R) · 3 co-sponsors
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