Rep. Brian Minier

Maddy summaryH 528 makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly or recklessly discard used hypodermic needles or syringes in sensitive areas like playgrounds, parks, childcare facilities, schools, or public parks. It directly affects individuals who improperly dispose of such items in these locations, with penalties of up to one year in jail or a $1,000 fine. The law explicitly excludes proper medical waste disposal from healthcare services or educational use at schools and childcare centers. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and is currently under review by the Judiciary Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Vermont's Department of Health to add congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) testing to the state's newborn screening program, effective July 1, 2026. It mandates that the Department distribute clear information to expectant parents, hospitals, and healthcare providers about cCMV - including its incidence, transmission, associated birth defects, and testing methods. The bill also creates a multi-disciplinary Congenital Cytomegalovirus Advisory Committee to advise on screening validity, testing standards, and public education, with members including healthcare providers, parents of affected children, and specialists. The committee must submit annual reports to health committees and recommend improvements to follow-up care and public awareness.

Maddy summaryHCR 145 is a House concurrent resolution that celebrates the 35th anniversary of the installation of the first piece of art for the Art in State Buildings Program. The resolution also directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Vermont Arts Council.

Maddy summaryH 219 establishes the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program, providing free parenting and trauma-informed family support services to all incarcerated individuals who are parents or guardians. The program aims to increase parents' knowledge and skills, offer resources for communicating with their children and caregivers, and create child-friendly visitation spaces. It also includes outreach for children's services and reentry support for parents. The bill directs the Department to include funding for these services in its annual budget, with initial implementation at the Chittenden Regional and Northern State Correctional Facilities and an intent to expand statewide by 2028, contingent on appropriated funds.

Maddy summaryHCR 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.

Maddy summaryHCR 107 is a House concurrent resolution that congratulates the Rice Memorial High School Green Knights boys’ ice hockey team. It commends the team for winning their second consecutive Division I championship. The resolution also directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the school.

Maddy summaryThis resolution, HCR 81, honors the life and public service of Brenda Churchill, a former Bakersfield Select Board member and advocate for transgender rights. It extends the Vermont General Assembly's condolences to her family and recognizes her contributions to local and state government, including her work on the Vermont Commission on Women.

Maddy summaryThis resolution congratulates Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver of Winooski High School on her selection as the 2025 Vermont Teacher of the Year. It also recognizes Jeremy DeMink of Edmunds Middle School and Sonya Shedd of Wolcott Elementary School as Distinguished Finalists for the award.

Maddy summaryHCR 122 is a House concurrent resolution that officially recognizes the week of May 6-12 as National Nurses Week in Vermont. This resolution serves to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of nurses within the state.

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam War, which took place on April 30, 1975. The resolution directs the General Assembly to acknowledge this anniversary and sends copies to the Vermont State Council of the Vietnam Veterans of America, the American Legion Department of Vermont, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Vermont.