Sen. Ruth Hardy

Primary S 23

Introduced · Vermont Senate · Lead sponsor

An act relating to prohibiting certain forms of discrimination

Maddy summaryThis bill expands Vermont's anti-discrimination laws to include protection against discrimination and harassment based on hair type, texture, and style associated with race, as well as weight. It directly affects individuals in public accommodations, housing transactions, and educational settings by adding these characteristics to the list of protected traits. The law prohibits businesses, landlords, and schools from refusing services, denying housing, or creating hostile environments because of a person's hair or weight. These changes amend existing state statutes to explicitly define hair traits and weight as protected categories under fair employment, public accommodations, and housing laws.

HousingSupports HousingBill expands anti-discrimination laws to include hair type, texture, style, and weight in housing transactions, protecting tenants from discrimination.90% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands anti-discrimination protections to include hair type, texture, style, and weight, strengthening workplace and public accommodation rights for workers and individuals.85% confidence

Introduced Jan 19, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 2

Introduced · Vermont Senate · Lead sponsor

An act relating to legislative oversight of payment reform and conflict-free case management for developmental disability services

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes legislative oversight for payment reform and conflict-free case management changes affecting individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, and service agencies in Vermont. It requires the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living to consider individual life circumstances and budget needs alongside standardized assessments, evaluate fiscal impacts on recipients and agencies, and gather input from stakeholders before implementing federally required case management changes. The legislation also mandates that proposed policy changes be presented to relevant legislative committees by February 1, 2023, and repeals a previous 2022 act related to these same topics.

Introduced Jan 6, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 53

Signed into law · Vermont Senate · Lead sponsor

An act relating to changes to Vermont corporate income tax and conformity to federal tax laws

Signed into law May 12, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary S 173

Signed into law · Vermont Senate · Lead sponsor

An act relating to the State House art collections

Signed into law May 12, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor S 90

Signed into law · Vermont Senate · Co-sponsor

An act relating to establishing an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registry

Signed into law May 12, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor S 148

Signed into law · Vermont Senate · Co-sponsor

An act relating to environmental justice in Vermont

Signed into law May 12, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor JRS 53

Passed · Vermont Senate · Co-sponsor

Joint resolution supporting transgender youth and their parents who seek essential medical care for the treatment of gender dysphoria

Passed May 12, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 91

Signed into law · Vermont Senate · Lead sponsor

An act relating to the Parent Child Center Network

Signed into law May 12, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor SR 26

Passed · Vermont Senate · Co-sponsor

Senate resolution urging the Vermont Congressional Delegation to introduce and pursue the enactment of legislation authorizing permanent U.S. residency eligibility for the more than 800 international victims of the Vermont EB-5 scandal

Passed May 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 206

Signed into law · Vermont Senate · Co-sponsor

An act relating to planning and support for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders

Signed into law May 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor