Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 189: An act relating to funding support services for persons who use drugs and eliminating misdemeanor criminal penalties for possessing or dispensing a personal use drug supply
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 189 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to funding support services for persons who use drugs and eliminating misdemeanor criminal penalties for possessing or dispensing a personal use drug supply. Primary sponsor: Troy Headrick (Independent), Brian Cina (Democratic/Progressive), Jim Masland (Democratic), Barbara Rachelson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2025): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Progressive 1 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Headrick | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | Chittenden-15 |
| Brian Cina | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | House | Chittenden-15 |
| Jim Masland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Orange-2 |
| Barbara Rachelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-14 |
“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 Judiciary