Sen. Ginny Lyons

Maddy summaryHCR 100 is a non-binding ceremonial resolution passed by the Vermont General Assembly to formally congratulate the Mount Mansfield Union High School (MMU) girls' Nordic ski team for winning the 2025 Division I championship. The resolution specifically recognizes the team's victories in both freestyle and classic racing events, highlighting their 23-62 lead over competitors and their 44-120 championship win. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to MMU, honoring the 16 athletes and their coaches for their athletic achievements. This resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official expression of support for the team's accomplishments.

Maddy summaryHCR 108 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Namo Seibert, a Mount Mansfield Union High School senior and four-time Vermont high school girls' golf individual state champion. The resolution formally recognizes her achievement of winning the state title for four consecutive years, starting in ninth grade. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Seibert. As a commemorative measure with no policy impact, it does not create new laws or affect any programs.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 99) formally congratulates the 2025 Mount Mansfield Union High School (MMU) boys’ Nordic ski team for winning the Division I championship. It specifically recognizes their team victory and individual achievements at the Vermont Nordic championships, naming all 22 athletes and coaches. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to MMU as a formal acknowledgment of their athletic accomplishment. This is a standard recognition measure with no legislative or regulatory effect.

Maddy summaryBill S 155 authorizes municipal law enforcement agencies to use Automated Traffic Law Enforcement (ATLE) systems, such as traffic cameras, as part of a pilot program until July 1, 2027. These systems can be deployed in municipal work zones to enhance worker safety and at other locations with high rates of crashes or speeding where traditional enforcement is impractical. The bill requires clear signage notifying drivers of ATLE use, engineering analysis for deployment locations, and that systems in work zones only operate when workers are present. It also mandates annual calibration, daily logs of activity, and an annual report from the Agency of Transportation detailing system usage, violations, and collected penalties.

Maddy summaryBill S 36 amends existing law by replacing the term "public inebriates" with "persons who are incapacitated." It requires the Departments of Health and Mental Health to prioritize expanding services for incapacitated individuals in Chittenden County and report on these efforts by February 2026. The Department of Corrections must also report on efforts to connect incapacitated persons in correctional facilities with substance use recovery providers. Additionally, the bill mandates reports from the Agency of Human Services and the Human Services Board by December 2025. These reports will propose improvements to the Human Services Board's appeal processes, focusing on attorney training, data collection, and making the process more accessible and consistent for appellants.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a state-funded program to provide medical debt relief for eligible Vermont residents. It appropriates $1 million to contract with a nonprofit entity to acquire and abolish qualifying medical debts, ensuring these debts are removed from individuals' credit reports. The legislation also prohibits credit reporting agencies, large healthcare facilities, and medical debt collectors from reporting medical debt information. Furthermore, large healthcare facilities are restricted from selling medical debt unless it is to a nonprofit for the express purpose of debt abolition. Finally, the bill clarifies the definition of "behavioral health" in state statutes to avoid stigmatization.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summarySenate 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.

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 joint resolution (JRS 15) is a symbolic statement of support for Vermont's transgender and non-binary community, not a new law. It reaffirms Vermont's existing commitments to anti-discrimination protections in areas like employment, housing, and healthcare, as well as its policies allowing gender marker changes on vital records and protecting gender-affirming care. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Pride Center of Vermont and Outright Vermont. It does not create new legal obligations or alter current policies.