Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 639: An act relating to genetic data privacy
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 639 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to genetic data privacy. Primary sponsor: Robin Scheu (Democratic), Angela Arsenault (Democratic), Matt Birong (Democratic), Doug Bishop (Democratic), Tiff Bluemle (Democratic), Brian Cina (Democratic/Progressive), Leonora Dodge (Democratic), Will Greer (Democratic), James Gregoire (Republican), Rebecca Holcombe (Democratic), Mary Howard (Democratic), Kathleen James (Democratic), Bram Kleppner (Democratic), Jim Masland (Democratic), Kate McCann (Democratic), Jubilee McGill (Democratic), Chris Morrow (Democratic), Mike Mrowicki (Democratic), Dan Noyes (Democratic), Carol Ode (Democratic), Woody Page (Republican), Phil Pouech (Democratic), Monique Priestley (Democratic), Barbara Rachelson (Democratic), Larry Satcowitz (Democratic), Tom Stevens (Democratic), Shawn Sweeney (Democratic), Chloe Tomlinson (Democratic/Progressive). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): House message: Governor approved bill on June 15, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 24 · Democratic/Progressive 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Scheu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-1 |
| Angela Arsenault | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-2 |
| Matt Birong | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-3 |
| Doug Bishop | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-20 |
| Tiff Bluemle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-13 |
| Brian Cina | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | House | Chittenden-15 |
| Leonora Dodge | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-23 |
| Will Greer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Bennington-2 |
| James Gregoire | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-6 |
| Rebecca Holcombe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Orange-2 |
| Mary Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Rutland-6 |
| Kathleen James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Bennington-4 |
| Bram Kleppner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-13 |
| Jim Masland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Orange-2 |
| Kate McCann | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-4 |
| Jubilee McGill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-5 |
| Chris Morrow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-Windsor-Bennington |
| Mike Mrowicki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-4 |
| Dan Noyes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Lamoille-2 |
| Carol Ode | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-18 |
| Woody Page | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-2 |
| Phil Pouech | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-4 |
| Monique Priestley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Orange-2 |
| Barbara Rachelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-14 |
| Larry Satcowitz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Orange-Washington-Addison |
| Tom Stevens | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-Chittenden |
| Shawn Sweeney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-7 |
| Chloe Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | House | Chittenden-21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House message: Governor approved bill on June 15, 2026
- Signed by Governor on June 15, 2026
- Delivered to Governor on June 9, 2026
- House message: House adopted Conference Committee report
- Committee of Conference report adopted (House bill)
- Rules suspended and taken up for immediate consideration, pending entry on Notice Calendar, as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney
- Senate Message: Report of Committee of Conference adopted
- Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth
- Committee of Conference report adopted
- Committee of Conference report submitted by Senator Clarkson for Committee, text
- Rules suspended & taken up for immediate consideration, on motion of Senator Baruth
- Committee of Conference report
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