H.237 (Act 84)

An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Sponsors: Rep. Francis McFaun , Rep. Brian Cina, Rep. Mari Cordes, Rep. Allen "Penny" Demar, Rep. Gina Galfetti, Rep. Leslie Goldman, Rep. Woodman Page

Last Recorded Action: 4/29/2026 - House message: Governor approved bill on April 27, 2026

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Friday, February 21, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

10:20 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Introduction

Francis McFaun, Sponsor

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

9:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Brandon Campo, Vermont Psychological and Neurofeedback Center, LLC

9:30 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:45 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Phillip Hughes, Research Assistant Professor, Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC, Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Sarah Hastings, Professor, Psychology Graduate Program in Clinical Counseling Psychology, St. Michael’s College
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

10:50 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Lisa Catapano Friedman, President, Vermont Psychiatric Association
Rick Barnett, Chair, Vermont Psychological Association

Friday, March 14, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

After Floor

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Review and Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

11:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

potential vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

11:45 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Walk-through of Proposed Amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:30 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Sneak-peek

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:20 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Introduction

Francis McFaun, Reporter

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Rick Barnett, Chair, Vermont Psychological Association
Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, January 16, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:45 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Francis McFaun, Reporter

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Emily Carr, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation
Emily Tredeau, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation
Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society & Vermont Psychiatric Association
Brandon Campo, Vermont Psychological and Neurofeedback Center, LLC
Rick Barnett, Vermont Psychological Association

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:25 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Bud Vana, Psychiatrist, Bridges Healthcare
Phillip Hughes, Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Binghamton University SUNY
Evan Eyler, Professor, Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
Sarah Hastings, Professor, Psychology Graduate Program in Clinical Counseling Psychology, St. Michael’s College

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Mark-Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

1:30 PM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

2:30 PM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

3:20 PM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Vote

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:45 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Amendment Review

Sen. Randy Brock, Amendment Sponsor

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

9:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Walk-through of Senate changes

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Bill Reporter, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

9:45 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Straw poll of Senate version