H.219

An act relating to establishing the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program

Sponsors: Rep. Troy Headrick , Rep. Angela Arsenault, Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun, Rep. Bridget Burkhardt, Rep. Conor Casey, Rep. Ela Chapin, Rep. Esme Cole, Rep. William Greer, Rep. James Gregoire, Rep. Martin LaLonde, Rep. Kate Logan, Rep. James Masland, Rep. Jubilee McGill, Rep. Brian Minier, Rep. Mary Morrissey, Rep. Shawn Sweeney, Rep. Kevin Winter

Location: House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

Last Recorded Action: 5/20/2025 - Rep. Emmons of Springfield moved to commit bill to the Committee on Corrections and Institutions, which was agreed to

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
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H.219 - An act relating to establishing the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program

Walk-through

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

H.219 - An act relating to establishing the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program

Weigh-in and Testimony

Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections
Jess Kell, Kids-A-Part Parenting Program Coordinator, Lund Center
Kim Laroche, Director of Parent Child Center Services, Lund Center
Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
Ken Schatz, Interim CEO, Lund Center
Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
2:30 PM

H.219 - An act relating to establishing the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program

Continued Testimony and Mark-up

Kim Laroche, Director of Parent Child Center Services, Lund Center
Friday, February 28, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
11:00 AM

H.219 - An act relating to establishing the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program

Vote

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ken Schatz, Interim CEO, Lund Center
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
1:00 PM

H.219 - An act relating to establishing the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program

Walk through

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Shawn Sweeney, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
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H.219 - An act relating to establishing the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program

Kids-A-Part Funding - Discussion in Appropriations

Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Representative, House Committee on Appropriations
Friday, March 14, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
9:20 AM

H.219 - An act relating to establishing the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program

Committee vote

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
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H.219 - An act relating to establishing the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program

Introduction

Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Institutions
15 minutes after the Floor adjourns

H.219 - An act relating to establishing the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program

possible vote

Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
Rep. Shawn Sweeney, Representative, Chittenden-7
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:00 PM

H.219 - An act relating to establishing the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program

Walk-through and Possible Vote

Sen. Wendy Harrison, Reporter, Windham District
Sen. Robert Plunkett, Senator, Senate Committee on Institutions
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Duffy, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
2:00 PM

H.219 - An act relating to establishing the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program

Orphan Language

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel