H.817

An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Sponsors: Rep. Daisy Berbeco , Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun, Rep. Rebecca Holcombe, Rep. Francis McFaun

Last Recorded Action: 5/29/2026 - Vetoed by the Governor on June 17, 2026

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

1:00 PM

H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Walk-through, testimony

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Terri Lavely, VT AFSP Board Chair, Trainer, Mental Health Professional, NEK Human Services
Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Vermont
Laurel Omland, Adolescent and Family Unit Director, Department of Mental Health
Marianna Donnally, School Mental Health and Practice Development Coordinator, Department of Mental Health
Simone Rueschemeyer, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners

Friday, February 27, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

1:10 PM

H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
Justin Pinard, Public Relations Chair, Vermont School Counselor Association (VTSCA)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

1:50 PM

H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Markup

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, March 13, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

1:45 PM

H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Vote

Addison Towne, Legislative Page, Morrisville

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

2:45 PM

H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Walk through and vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

9:30 AM

H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Review proposed amendment, straw poll

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Rob North, Amendment Sponsor

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:15 AM

H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Walk-Through

Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Reporter of the Bill
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 1, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:00 AM

H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Marissa Sylvestre, Student, Winooski School District
Jafari Munyugu, Student, Winooski School District
Laurel Omland, Adolescent and Family Unit Director, Department of Mental Health
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:30 AM

H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Mark-Up and Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Clare Neal, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Mental Health

Friday, May 8, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:45 AM

H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Mark-Up and Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Benefit Assisters Coalition
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Policy and Communications Consultant, Vermont Medical Society
Clare Neal, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Mental Health

Friday, May 15, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:45 PM

H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Walk-through and Vote

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

Friday, May 22, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

2:40 PM

H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Review Senate Proposal of Amendment, Straw Poll

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel