H.171 (Act 81)

An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Sponsors: Rep. Daniel Noyes, Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Rep. Theresa Wood , Rep. James Carroll, Rep. Golrang Garofano, Rep. James Gregoire, Rep. Noah Hyman, Rep. Jubilee McGill, Rep. Kelly Pajala, Rep. Taylor Small, Rep. Dane Whitman

Last Recorded Action: 6/20/2023 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 29, 2023

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
1:00 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Review definitions

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Shawna Mead, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
2:35 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Michael Benvenuto, Project Director, Elder Law Unit, Vermont Legal Aid
Lindsey Owen, Executive Director, Disabilities Rights Vermont
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:00 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
11:00 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Miranda Coryell, Citizen, Essex Junction
1:00 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Mary Hayden, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging
2:00 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Elizabeth Anderson, Director, Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit
2:20 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Max Barrows, Outreach Director, Green Mountain Self Advocates
Karen Topper, Administrative Director, Green Mountain Self Advocates
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
11:30 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
2:00 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Julie Cunningham, Executive Director, Families First
Joanne Larsen, Community Services Manager, United Counseling Services
Friday, February 10, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
11:15 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
11:45 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Joseph Bergeron, President, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
Aaron Ferenc, Interim Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
1:00 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:00 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Friday, February 17, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
1:00 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
1:00 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Rachel Seelig, Project Director, Vermont Legal Aid
2:25 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Mark-up, continued

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Rachel Seelig, Project Director, Vermont Legal Aid
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:00 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
1:00 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
10:00 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association & VAHHS
Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
1:00 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Friday, February 24, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
10:45 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
3:05 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Committee discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Benvenuto, Project Director, Elder Law Unit, Vermont Legal Aid
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Mary Hayden, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
10:00 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Committee discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
11:00 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Committee discussion

Friday, March 3, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
11:50 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Update on Committee activity

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Testimony

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
2:00 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Review of comments from House Committee on Judiciary

Rep. Joseph Andriano, House Committee on General and Housing
Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
3:18 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Committee discussion and vote

Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:30 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Noyes Amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Introduction and Walk-through

Rep. Daniel Noyes, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
11:45 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Testimony and Mark Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Testimony, Discussion, and Possible Vote

Jamie Brew, Senior Director of Nursing, Howard Center
Betsy Hassan, American Nurses Association Vermont
Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Michael Benvenuto, Project Director, Elder Law Unit, Vermont Legal Aid
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Discussion, Mark-up, and Possible Vote

Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services, Vermont Care Partners
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Benvenuto, Project Director, Elder Law Unit, Vermont Legal Aid
Friday, April 28, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:30 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Discussion and Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
After Senate Floor

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Vote on Amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:00 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 5, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
3:35 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Walk-through and vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:00 AM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

summary of as-passed by the Senate

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

amendment - General Assistance Emergency Housing Transition

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
12:20 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Amendment Walk-through and Possible Straw Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:45 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Committee Discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel