Vermont Bills

signed · Vermont · House May 14, 2025

H 13: An act relating to Medicaid payment rates for community-based service providers

H.13 establishes new requirements for how the Secretary of Human Services calculates Medicaid payment rates for home- and community-based service providers. The bill directs the Secretary to set "reasonable and adequate" rates for services provided to older adults, individuals with disabilities, and those with mental health or substance use disorders. The calculation methodology must consider factors such as governmental mandates, inflation, and labor market dynamics, and includes a schedule for studying rates at least every five years. It also creates a process for providers at imminent risk of closure to request stabilization and requires annual recalculation and reporting of these rates.

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signed · Vermont · Senate May 14, 2025

S 18: An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers

Bill S 18 establishes a licensing framework for freestanding birth centers in the state. It requires facilities providing midwifery care and low-risk deliveries, independent of hospitals, to obtain a license from the Department of Health. Operators must apply, pay a $250 fee, and pass inspections to ensure compliance with safety and health standards. The bill specifically prohibits these licensed birth centers from offering epidural anesthesia or performing cesarean deliveries. The Department of Health is authorized to conduct inspections, enforce compliance, and revoke licenses for non-adherence to the established requirements.

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signed · Vermont · House May 14, 2025

H 206: An act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code

H 206, titled "An act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code," makes specific amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code. These changes primarily affect the transitional provisions for Articles 9 and 12 of the UCC. One amendment clarifies the timing of validly entered transactions by inserting the word "before" into a relevant clause. Another modification removes the specific date "July 1, 2025" from a provision concerning the act's amendments, potentially altering its implementation timeline. These adjustments impact the legal framework for commercial transactions governed by the Uniform Commercial Code.

passed both · Vermont · House May 14, 2025

HCR 7: House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2024 Fair Haven Union High School Slaters Division II championship boys’ football team

This House concurrent resolution formally congratulates the 2024 Fair Haven Union High School Slaters boys' football team for winning the Division II championship. It recognizes their achievement and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the high school.

signed · Vermont · House May 14, 2025

H 218: An act relating to fiscal year 2026 appropriations from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund

H 218 is an act related to fiscal year 2026 appropriations from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund. The bill specifically amends a section of the appropriations to correct a typographical error, changing an allocation from "$50,0000.00" to "$50,000.00" in subdivision (a)(11) of Sec. 1. This ensures the correct amount is appropriated from the fund.

signed · Vermont · Senate May 14, 2025

S 28: An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services

This bill, S.28, aims to protect access to and the provision of certain legally protected health care services, specifically reproductive and gender-affirming care. It expands legal protections for individuals who aid or encourage these services, even if their actions occur in other U.S. jurisdictions. The bill also prevents professional disciplinary action against Vermont-licensed health care providers solely for offering these services, regardless of other states' laws. Additionally, it enhances the privacy of licensed professionals by exempting their personal contact information from public records and seeks to ensure transparent and accurate information from pregnancy service centers.

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signed · Vermont · House May 14, 2025

H 96: An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need

H.96 increases the monetary thresholds requiring a certificate of need for healthcare projects in Vermont. It raises the cost limits from current levels (e.g., $1.5 million for facility capital costs to $10 million) to $10 million or $50 million for larger projects. The bill directly affects hospitals and healthcare facilities that would previously need state approval for projects exceeding these thresholds. It also exempts healthcare services or facility projects resulting from state contracts from the certificate requirement. This change reduces regulatory burden for many healthcare investments by raising the cost bar for mandatory review.

introduced · Vermont · House May 13, 2025

JRH 4: Joint resolution reaffirming support for the legislatively recognized Native American Indian tribes and bands of Vermont

Joint House Resolution 4 reaffirms the General Assembly's support for the Native American Indian tribes and bands currently recognized by Vermont law. It also reiterates support for the established system for extending future state recognition to other Native American Indian tribes and bands. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs.

passed · Vermont · House May 13, 2025

H 34: An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont

House Bill 34 designates the Commissioner of Labor and the Executive Director of the Office of Workforce Strategy and Development as co-leaders for workforce education and training in Vermont. This legislation outlines their authority and responsibility to coordinate state government workforce programs. It requires them to develop a state plan, align training with job market needs, and establish performance measures for workforce activities. The bill also mandates that businesses and training providers receiving state funding submit reports evaluating their training results, and it requires the collection of individual-level data to assess program effectiveness.

passed both · Vermont · House May 13, 2025

HCR 137: House concurrent resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of Robin’s Nest Children’s Center in Burlington’s Old North End

HCR 137 is a House concurrent resolution that celebrates the 40th anniversary of Robin’s Nest Children’s Center in Burlington’s Old North End. It acknowledges the center's history of providing early childhood care and education to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers since 1985.

passed · Vermont · Senate May 13, 2025

SR 11: Senate resolution honoring the historic, integrated, and productive relations on the part of both the United States and the State of Vermont with Canada and the Province of Quebec; urging that Congress reassert its role in the crafting of international trade policy, including the imposition of tariffs; and urging that President Trump remove all tariffs he has imposed on Canada since January 20, 2025, including those outside the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Senate Resolution 11 (SR 11) is a resolution from the Vermont Senate that acknowledges and supports the historic and productive relationships between the United States, Vermont, and Canada. The resolution formally urges President Trump to remove all tariffs he has imposed on Canadian imports and to refrain from implementing any new tariffs. It also directs the Vermont Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to relevant state, national, and Canadian officials.

passed both · Vermont · House May 13, 2025

HCR 110: House concurrent resolution designating April 2025 as Black Maternal Care Awareness Month in Vermont

HCR 110 is a House concurrent resolution that designates April 2025 as Black Maternal Care Awareness Month in Vermont. This resolution aims to raise awareness about racial inequities in maternal health outcomes and celebrates efforts to address these disparities, and directs a copy to be sent to the Black Mamas Matter Alliance.

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