Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

H 797: An act relating to an interdisciplinary model of legal representation for children and families involved in proceedings related to child abuse or neglect

Introduced Last action January 28, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Plain-language summary

H 797 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to an interdisciplinary model of legal representation for children and families involved in proceedings related to child abuse or neglect. Primary sponsor: Kevin Christie (Democratic), Elizabeth Burrows (Democratic), Barbara Rachelson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kevin Christie (Democratic); Elizabeth Burrows (Democratic); Barbara Rachelson (Democratic).