S.163 (Act 92)

An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Sponsors: Sen. Rebecca White,

Last Recorded Action: 5/7/2026 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 6, 2026

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,

10:00 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Introduction

Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,

11:45 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Shiela Boni, Executive Director, Board of Nursing

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,

10:30 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michelle Wade, Nurse Practitioner, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association
Jade Kaplan, Certified Nurse-Midwife, American College of Nurse Midwifery
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,

11:15 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Markup

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,

10:45 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,

10:00 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Mark-Up and Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care,

9:00 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jade Kaplan, Certified Nurse-Midwife, American College of Nurse Midwifery
Michelle Wade, President, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care,

9:05 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Matthew Greenberg, Chair, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Lee Morissette, President, Physician Assistant Association of Vermont (PAAC)
Leah Skypeck, Medical Director, Rutland Regional Medical Center ICU
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care,

10:20 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Markup

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care,

2:00 PM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

2:15 PM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,

9:20 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

House Amendment Review

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel