S.30

An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Sponsors: Sen. Philip Baruth , Sen. Rebecca Balint, Sen. Christopher Bray, Sen. Brian Campion, Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sen. Ann Cummings, Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sen. Cheryl Hooker, Sen. Virginia Lyons, Sen. Richard McCormack, Sen. Christopher Pearson, Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Sen. Jeanette White

Last Recorded Action: 3/17/2022 - Rep. Grad of Moretown moved to postpone action until May 17, 2022 which was agreed to

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2021-2022

Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
James Condos, Vermont Secretary of State, State of Vermont
10:45 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs

Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Eric Davis, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Buildings & General Services
Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
10:45 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Kaegan Mays-Williams, Counsel, Everytown for Gun Safety

Friday, January 29, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
10:45 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Dr. Ryan Sexton, President, Vermont Medical Society

Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Committee Discussion

Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Seton McIlroy, Moms Demand Action
Merry Shernrock, Moms Demand Action
Maddie Ahmadi, Student Essex High School, Students Demand Action
Iris Hsiang, Student Essex High School, Students Demand Action
Raenetta Liberty, RN,SANE, Vermont Forensic Nursing Program
Lily Charkey Buren, Student, Brattleboro Union High School
Padma Mendelsund, Student, Brattleboro Union High School
Anne Watson, Mayor, Montpelier
Christopher Ashley, Member, Board of Gun Sense Vermont
Rebecca Bell, Doctor, Academy of Pediatrics Vermont Chapter
Hannah Shearer, Litigation Director, Giffords: Courage to Fight Gun Violence
10:00 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Eric Davis, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
11:00 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Evan Hughes, Vice President, NRA Affairs
Ed Wilson, Small Business Owner, Treasurer, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
11:30 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Darin Goens, State Director, NRA-ILA
Will Moore, Firearms Policy Analyst, Vermont Traditions Coalition

Friday, February 26, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
10:00 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Committee Discussion

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Will Moore, Firearms Policy Analyst, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
Kendall Jacobsen, Associate Regional Director, Northeast, Everytown for Gun Safety
Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs

Thursday, March 11, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:30 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Committee Discussion and Mark-up

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Will Moore, Firearms Policy Analyst, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs

Friday, March 12, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:35 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Mark-up and Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 18, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
10:25 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Walk-through

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Institutions
1:30 PM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Discussion ot Capitol Comples Security Advisory Committee regarding Required Report

Rep. Alice M. Emmons, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
Matthew Romei, Chief of Capitol Police, Vermont Legislature
William McSalis, Director of State Safety and Security, Department of Buildings and General Services
Tony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
Brian Peete, Chief of Police, Montpelier, Vermont Police Association

Thursday, January 13, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Walk - through.

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Seton McIlroy, Member, Moms Demand Action
Alison Shih, Counsel, Everytown for Gun Safety
10:15 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Will Moore, Firearms Policy Analyst, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Conor Casey, Executive Director, GunSense Vermont
Dr. Ryan Sexton, Emergency Department Medical Director, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
Ari Freilich, Law Center State Policy Director, Giffords: Courage to End Gun Violence
1:15 PM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Continued Testimony.

Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC)
Henry Parro, Owner, Parro's Guns

Friday, January 14, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
1:30 PM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Continued Testimony.

Claudio Fort, CEO, Rutland Regional Medical Center

Thursday, January 20, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Witness Testimony and Committee Discussion.

Eric Davis, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
1:15 PM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Review of Proposed Amendment, Committee Discussion and Possible Vote.

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
2:30 PM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Continued: Committee Discussion and Possible Vote.


Thursday, January 27, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
15 Minutes After the Floor

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Proposed Amendment to Bill.

Rep. Patrick Brennan

Friday, January 28, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Committee Discussion on Amendment, Possible Vote.

Rep. Patrick Brennan

Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
11:30 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Walk-through of House Changes

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, February 3, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
10:30 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Alison Shih, Counsel, Everytown for Gun Safety
Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
11:00 AM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Committee Discussion/Possible Vote


Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
2:00 PM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Walk-through of Senate Proposal of Amendment to House proposal of Amendment, Committee Discussion and Possible Vote.

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
1:15 PM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote.