Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 241: An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 241 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists. Primary sponsor: Matt Birong (Democratic), Ashley Bartley (Republican), Tiff Bluemle (Democratic), Dave Bosch (Republican), Carolyn Branagan (Republican), Tom Burditt (Republican), Bridget Burkhardt (Democratic), Bill Canfield (Republican), Esme Cole (Democratic), Wendy Critchlow (Democratic), Marty Feltus (Republican), Gina Galfetti (Republican), Will Greer (Democratic), James Gregoire (Republican), James Harrison, Zak Harvey (Republican), Mark Higley (Republican), Jay Hooper (Democratic), Christopher Howland (Republican), John Kascenska (Republican), Bram Kleppner (Democratic), Larry Labor (Republican), Wayne Laroche (Republican), Jed Lipsky (Independent), Joe Luneau (Republican), Eric Maguire (Republican), Alicia Malay (Republican), Michael Marcotte (Republican), Leland Morgan (Republican), Mike Morgan (Republican), Kristi Morris (Democratic), Mary Morrissey (Republican), Mike Mrowicki (Democratic), Richard Nelson (Republican), Dan Noyes (Democratic), Tom Oliver (Republican), Herb Olson (Democratic), Woody Page (Republican), Chris Pritchard (Republican), Beth Quimby (Republican), Laura Sibilia (Independent), Heather Surprenant, Shawn Sweeney (Democratic), Casey Toof, Ken Wells (Republican), Kirk White (Democratic), Kevin Winter (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 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 14 · Independent 2 · Republican 28
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Birong | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-3 |
| Ashley Bartley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-1 |
| Tiff Bluemle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-13 |
| Dave Bosch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-2 |
| Carolyn Branagan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-1 |
| Tom Burditt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-2 |
| Bridget Burkhardt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-8 |
| Bill Canfield | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-10 |
| Esme Cole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-6 |
| Wendy Critchlow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-19 |
| Marty Feltus | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-3 |
| Gina Galfetti | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Washington-Orange |
| Will Greer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Bennington-2 |
| James Gregoire | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-6 |
| James Harrison | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Zak Harvey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-3 |
| Mark Higley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-Lamoille |
| Jay Hooper | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Orange-Washington-Addison |
| Christopher Howland | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-4 |
| John Kascenska | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Essex-Caledonia |
| Bram Kleppner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-13 |
| Larry Labor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Essex-Orleans |
| Wayne Laroche | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-5 |
| Jed Lipsky | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | Lamoille-1 |
| Joe Luneau | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-3 |
| Eric Maguire | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-5 |
| Alicia Malay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-8 |
| Michael Marcotte | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-Lamoille |
| Leland Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Grand Isle-Chittenden |
| Mike Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Grand Isle-Chittenden |
| Kristi Morris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-3 |
| Mary Morrissey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Bennington-5 |
| Mike Mrowicki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-4 |
| Richard Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-1 |
| Dan Noyes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Lamoille-2 |
| Tom Oliver | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-4 |
| Herb Olson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-4 |
| Woody Page | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-2 |
| Chris Pritchard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-Bennington |
| Beth Quimby | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-3 |
| Laura Sibilia | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | Windham-2 |
| Heather Surprenant | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shawn Sweeney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-7 |
| Casey Toof | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ken Wells | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-3 |
| Kirk White | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Addison |
| 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