H.661 (Act 154)

An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Sponsors: Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, Rep. Tiffany Bluemle , Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone

Last Recorded Action: 5/10/2024 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 4, 2024

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

9:30 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Bill introduction

Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, Sponsor
Rep. Tiffany Bluemle, Sponsor
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

1:00 PM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Bill Young, Former Commissioner , Social and Rehabilitative Services
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
Lauren Higbee, Deputy Advocate, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

1:30 PM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

TBA Witness, Person with Lived Experience

3:00 PM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Jessica Giacherio, Person with Lived Experience

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

10:20 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Hannah Marble, Supervisor, St. Johnsbury Office, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Bennet Nugba, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division

11:15 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families
Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

1:30 PM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Mark-up

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families
Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

Friday, March 1, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

1:30 PM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Mark-up

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc
Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

3:15 PM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Committee discussion

3:30 PM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

1:00 PM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Mark-up and potential vote

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

9:40 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Mark-up and potential vote

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc
Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families

Friday, March 15, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

11:35 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Vote

Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:00 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Introduction and walk-through

Rep. Rey Garofano, Reporter, House Human Services
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc

Friday, April 19, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:00 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Testimony

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc
Amy Rose, Policy Associate, Voices for Vermont's Children
Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

8:30 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Mark-up and possible vote

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

11:00 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Vote

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Monday, May 6, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

12:00 PM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Review Senate Proposal of Amendment

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

9:30 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Senate Proposal of Amendment - review and straw poll