Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 61: An act relating to bodily autonomy and health care decision making
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 61 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to bodily autonomy and health care decision making. Primary sponsor: Mark Higley (Republican), Greg Burtt (Republican), Jim Casey (Republican), V.L. Coffin (Republican), Todd Nielsen (Republican), Debbie Powers (Republican), Mike Southworth (Republican), Mike Tagliavia (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2025): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Higley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-Lamoille |
| Greg Burtt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-Washington |
| Jim Casey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Addison-Rutland |
| V.L. Coffin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Windsor-2 |
| Todd Nielsen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-9 |
| Debbie Powers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-1 |
| Mike Southworth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-2 |
| Mike Tagliavia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orange-1 |
“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 Health Care