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in committee · Vermont · Senate Jan 30, 2026

S 161: An act relating to the Governor’s list of scholarship granting organizations

This bill creates a process for Vermont's Governor to maintain an annual list of scholarship organizations eligible for a federal tax credit. It directly affects Vermont taxpayers who donate to qualifying organizations and the scholarship organizations themselves. To be listed, organizations must be nonprofits focused on underprivileged students, provide scholarships only to students at public or eligible private schools, and meet federal criteria. The Governor must submit the list to the U.S. Treasury by December 1 each year, with a presumption that previously listed organizations remain eligible unless the Governor finds noncompliance. This enables Vermont taxpayers to claim the federal qualified education scholarship tax credit (26 U.S.C. § 25F) for donations to these organizations.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates tax credit pathway for scholarships to underprivileged students, expanding educational access through nonprofit organizations focused on K-12 scholarship programs.95% confidence
Seth Bongartz (D)
passed · Vermont · House Jan 6, 2026

H 248: An act relating to supplemental child care grants and the Child Care Financial Assistance Program

H.248 amends existing laws regarding child care grants and financial assistance programs. It allows the Commissioner for Children and Families to provide supplemental financial relief to child care programs at risk of closing, particularly those in high-poverty areas. The bill also expands eligibility for the Child Care Financial Assistance Program, enabling families with incomes up to 575% of the federal poverty level to receive subsidies for child care needed for employment or training. Additionally, it revises payment schedules for child care providers, requiring timely payments and reducing the rate difference between family child care homes and center-based programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state funding for child care subsidies, increasing public spending on essential services for low-income families and high-poverty areas.95% confidence
James Gregoire (R) Dan Noyes (D)
vetoed · Vermont · House Jan 6, 2026

H 91: An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

H.91 establishes the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing (VHEARTH) Program to replace existing homelessness services. It directly affects Vermonters experiencing homelessness, including children, seniors, and Black residents who face disproportionate homelessness rates (5.6x higher than white residents). Key provisions include ending reliance on hotel/motel stays for shelter, expanding permanent emergency shelters, and requiring regional advisory councils with diverse representation to guide the program. The bill aims to eliminate unsheltered homelessness by 2027 and transition people to permanent housing, using funds previously allocated to the General Assistance Program (phased out by 2027). Note: The bill was vetoed by the Governor on June 11, 2025.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes VHEARTH program to address homelessness through permanent shelters and transition support, directly targeting disproportionate rates among vulnerable groups like Black residents.92% confidence
Mari Cordes (D) Esme Cole (D) Jubilee McGill (D) Rey Garofano (D) Theresa Wood (D)
vetoed · Vermont · Senate Jun 16, 2025

S 125: An act relating to collective bargaining

This bill amends Vermont's collective bargaining law (3 V.S.A. §§ 941, 1021, 1581, 1584, 1992) to clarify who qualifies for union representation. It redefines "employee" to exclude judges, court staff, interns, probationary workers, and certain managers (Sec. 5), while adjusting petition thresholds: 30% signatures for new bargaining units and 50%+1 for ending union representation (Sec. 5a). It also requires school districts to hold referendums using 50%+1 signatures to challenge current union representation (Sec. 5d). The bill directly affects public-sector workers in state agencies and schools, altering how unions form and gain recognition.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExcludes interns, probationary staff, and certain managers from union eligibility, directly limiting collective bargaining scope per bill's redefinition of 'employee'.95% confidence
signed · Vermont · House Jun 16, 2025

H 480: An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law

H 480 requires all Vermont public school districts and independent schools to establish behavioral threat assessment teams by July 1, 2025, with full implementation of threat assessment programs by October 1, 2025. This includes training staff (with bias training), adopting policies, updating emergency plans, and educating school communities. The bill also creates a new framework for virtual learning, allowing Vermont public school students to enroll in supervised online courses that meet state standards, with districts counting these students in enrollment totals. Additionally, it exempts specific accredited colleges from certain education law requirements and clarifies that school nutrition contracts do not require public bidding.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates threat assessment teams for school safety and creates virtual learning framework, advancing student access and safety protocols in education.85% confidence
signed · Vermont · House Jun 16, 2025

H 454: An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems

H.454 establishes the Commission on the Future of Public Education to study Vermont's education system and develop recommendations for a statewide vision ensuring all students have substantially equal opportunities. The bill mandates creating new, larger school district boundaries effective July 1, 2027, and requires updates to career and technical education governance by 2026. It also plans for a full transition to these new districts by July 1, 2029, with funding and guidance to support the change. This directly affects Vermont’s 119 current school districts, students, teachers, and local communities by restructuring governance and resource allocation. The law, signed by the governor in July 2025, aims to address declining enrollment and unequal educational quality.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates larger school districts, funding for transition, and equal opportunities for students per bill's goals.95% confidence
Beth Quimby (R) Pattie McCoy (R) Casey Toof (R) Chris Taylor (R) Josh Dobrovich (R)
signed · Vermont · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 53: An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

This bill (S.53) expands Vermont Medicaid coverage to include community-based perinatal doula services. It requires the Department of Vermont Health Access to seek federal approval for this coverage by July 1, 2026, with coverage becoming effective on that date or after federal approval, whichever comes later (per 33 V.S.A. § 1901n). The law directly affects Vermont Medicaid recipients seeking perinatal doula care and the doulas providing these services. The policy change mandates Medicaid reimbursement for doula services following the state’s federal approval process.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to include perinatal doula services, increasing access to healthcare support during childbirth and aligning with healthcare funding/access indicators.95% confidence
Tanya Vyhovsky (D) Anne Watson (D) Ruth Hardy (D) Martine Gulick (D) Alison Clarkson (D)
signed · Vermont · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 63: An act relating to modifying the regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

S 63 requires Vermont's Green Mountain Care Board to establish annual budgets for general hospitals by September 15 and psychiatric hospitals (excluding state-run facilities) by December 15, with written decisions following. Hospitals must operate within these budgets, and violations can result in fines up to $100,000 or 0.1% of annual revenue for ongoing noncompliance. The Board may issue emergency orders without prior notice during immediate financial threats to hospitals or public safety, with hospitals entitled to a hearing within 30 days. This directly affects all Vermont hospitals under the Board's oversight.
Ginny Lyons (D) Martine Gulick (D) Ann Cummings (D)
signed · Vermont · House Jun 13, 2025

H 321: An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

This bill amends Vermont's cannabis laws with key updates to licensing, product definitions, and business requirements. It redefines "hemp products" to exclude substances exceeding 0.3% THC and clarifies that such products are treated as cannabis. The bill requires background checks for cannabis business license applicants and establishes detailed operating rules for businesses, including security, traceability, and advertising standards. These changes directly affect cannabis businesses, hemp product manufacturers, and license holders under Vermont's regulatory framework.
Lucy Boyden (D) Matt Birong (D)
signed · Vermont · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 122: An act relating to economic and workforce development

This bill, S 122, allocates state funds to support Vermont's economic development initiatives. It provides $200,000 to the Vermont Professionals of Color Network for business services targeting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color small business owners, and $150,000 to the Vermont Small Business Development Center for ongoing advisory services. The bill also creates a Task Force to study building a convention center and performance venue, requiring feasibility reports by 2025-2026, and establishes a Vermont-Ireland Trade Commission to promote bilateral business ties between Vermont and Ireland. These provisions directly affect small business owners, economic development agencies, and state committees managing trade and venue planning.
signed · Vermont · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 123: An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

S.123 updates Vermont motor vehicle laws with four key changes. It expands "pleasure car" definitions to include plug-in electric vehicles (Sec. 1), adds a "veteran" designation to enhanced licenses requiring DD-214 proof (Sec. 2), and requires anatomical gift documentation on non-driver ID cards (Sec. 3). The bill also modifies disability placard rules, allowing free placards for blind/ambulatory disability holders and creating "volunteer driver" placards for nonprofits transporting disabled individuals (Sec. 4). These changes affect vehicle owners, veterans, organ donors, and disability service providers, effective as of the governor’s June 12, 2025 signature.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds veteran designation to enhanced licenses requiring DD-214 proof, recognizing veteran service per bill section 2.90% confidence
signed · Vermont · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 126: An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

This Vermont bill (S 126) reforms how healthcare is paid for and delivered by establishing reference-based pricing as the primary payment method by 2027. It directly affects hospitals, doctors, insurers, and patients by setting maximum payment rates based on Medicare benchmarks, aiming to control costs while ensuring providers remain financially stable. Key mechanisms include requiring the Board to implement payment models like bundled payments, global budgets, and reference-based pricing to reduce cost-shifting and improve care coordination. The law also mandates standardized metrics to track progress on goals like reducing healthcare disparities, expanding primary care access, and supporting healthcare workforce retention. These changes apply statewide to all commercial health insurance and provider reimbursement systems.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes reference-based pricing to control costs while ensuring provider stability, aiming to improve healthcare affordability and system sustainability without restricting coverage.85% confidence
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