Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 153: An act relating to expanding family access to certified copies of birth and death certificates
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 153 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to expanding family access to certified copies of birth and death certificates. Primary sponsor: Will Greer (Democratic), Sarita Austin (Democratic), Doug Bishop (Democratic), Michael Boutin (Republican), Emily Carris-Duncan (Democratic), Tom Charlton (Republican), V.L. Coffin (Republican), Jonathan Cooper (Democratic), Timothy Corcoran (Democratic), Anne Donahue (Republican), Zon Eastes (Democratic), Gina Galfetti (Republican), James Harrison, Zak Harvey (Republican), Rebecca Holcombe (Democratic), Robert Hooper, Christopher Howland (Republican), Jed Lipsky (Independent), Kate Logan (Democratic), Alicia Malay (Republican), Jubilee McGill (Democratic), Mary Morrissey (Republican), Chris Morrow (Democratic), Richard Nelson (Republican), Michael Nigro (Democratic), Rob North (Republican), Sandy Pinsonault (Republican), Phil Pouech (Democratic), Monique Priestley (Democratic), Chris Pritchard (Republican), Shawn Sweeney (Democratic), Mike Tagliavia (Republican), Kevin Winter (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2025): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Independent 1 · Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Greer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Bennington-2 |
| Sarita Austin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-19 |
| Doug Bishop | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-20 |
| Michael Boutin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Washington-3 |
| Emily Carris-Duncan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-6 |
| Tom Charlton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Windsor-Windham |
| V.L. Coffin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Windsor-2 |
| Jonathan Cooper | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Bennington-1 |
| Timothy Corcoran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Bennington-2 |
| Anne Donahue | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Washington-1 |
| Zon Eastes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-1 |
| Gina Galfetti | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Washington-Orange |
| James Harrison | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Zak Harvey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-3 |
| Rebecca Holcombe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Orange-2 |
| Robert Hooper | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Christopher Howland | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-4 |
| Jed Lipsky | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | Lamoille-1 |
| Kate Logan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-16 |
| Alicia Malay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-8 |
| Jubilee McGill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-5 |
| Mary Morrissey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Bennington-5 |
| Chris Morrow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-Windsor-Bennington |
| Richard Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-1 |
| Michael Nigro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Bennington-5 |
| Rob North | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Addison-3 |
| Sandy Pinsonault | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Bennington-Rutland |
| Phil Pouech | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-4 |
| Monique Priestley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Orange-2 |
| Chris Pritchard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-Bennington |
| Shawn Sweeney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-7 |
| Mike Tagliavia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orange-1 |
| Kevin Winter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-Windsor |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs