H.270

An act relating to confidentiality in peer support sessions for emergency service providers

Sponsors: Rep. Emilie Krasnow , Rep. Gregory Burtt, Rep. Emily Carris Duncan, Rep. Voranus Coffin, Rep. Leonora Dodge, Rep. Deborah Dolgin, Rep. Edye Graning, Rep. Mary Howard, Rep. Bram Kleppner, Rep. Larry Labor, Rep. Saudia LaMont, Rep. Joseph Luneau, Rep. Kate McCann, Rep. Jubilee McGill, Rep. Brian Minier, Rep. Kate Nugent, Rep. Herb Olson, Rep. Phil Pouech, Rep. Monique Priestley, Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Rep. Kenneth Wells

Location: Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

Last Recorded Action: 1/30/2026 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

11:30 AM

H.270 - An act relating to confidentiality in peer support sessions for emergency service providers

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:00 PM

H.270 - An act relating to confidentiality in peer support sessions for emergency service providers

Testimony

Mark McDonough, Battalion Chief, Burlington Fire Department
Trevor Whipple, Former Police Chief, Barre and South Burlington, Vermont League of Cities & Towns
Kerri Moll, SECURE Peer Support Team

Friday, January 16, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

1:45 PM

H.270 - An act relating to confidentiality in peer support sessions for emergency service providers

Testimony

Bobby Arnell, Special Accounts & Strategic Services Director, Invest EAP
Debra Munson, Troop A Commander, Members Assistance Team Commander
Chris Hoar, President, Vermont Police Association

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

9:00 AM

H.270 - An act relating to confidentiality in peer support sessions for emergency service providers

Markup and possible vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, January 23, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

10:30 AM

H.270 - An act relating to confidentiality in peer support sessions for emergency service providers

Markup and possible vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:00 PM

H.270 - An act relating to confidentiality in peer support sessions for emergency service providers

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel