Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 657: An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 657 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families. Primary sponsor: Jubilee McGill (Democratic), Angela Arsenault (Democratic), Daisy Berbeco (Democratic), Doug Bishop (Democratic), Tiff Bluemle (Democratic), Michelle Bos-Lun (Democratic), Bridget Burkhardt (Democratic), Conor Casey (Democratic), Brian Cina (Democratic/Progressive), Esme Cole (Democratic), Anne Donahue (Republican), Abbey Duke (Democratic), Troy Headrick (Independent), Rebecca Holcombe (Democratic), Saudia Lamont (Democratic), Kate Logan (Democratic), Mike Mrowicki (Democratic), Herb Olson (Democratic), Gayle Pezzo (Democratic), Barbara Rachelson (Democratic), Chloe Tomlinson (Democratic/Progressive), Teddy Waszazak (Democratic). 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 18 · Democratic/Progressive 2 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee McGill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-5 |
| Angela Arsenault | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-2 |
| Daisy Berbeco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-21 |
| Doug Bishop | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-20 |
| Tiff Bluemle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-13 |
| Michelle Bos-Lun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-3 |
| Bridget Burkhardt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-8 |
| Conor Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-4 |
| Brian Cina | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | House | Chittenden-15 |
| Esme Cole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-6 |
| Anne Donahue | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Washington-1 |
| Abbey Duke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-17 |
| Troy Headrick | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | Chittenden-15 |
| Rebecca Holcombe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Orange-2 |
| Saudia Lamont | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Lamoille-Washington |
| Kate Logan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-16 |
| Mike Mrowicki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windham-4 |
| Herb Olson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-4 |
| Gayle Pezzo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-20 |
| Barbara Rachelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-14 |
| Chloe Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | House | Chittenden-21 |
| Teddy Waszazak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-3 |
“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 concurred in Senate proposal of amendment
- Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 68 of 135 to Pass -- Yeas = 133, Nays = 2
- Senate proposal of amendment concurred in
- Rep. Steady of Milton demanded yeas and nays
- Action Calendar: Action postponed until May 20, 2026
- Rep. Wood of Waterbury moved to postpone action until May 20, 2026, which was agreed to
- Action Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
- Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
- Senate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
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