S.239 (Act 108)

An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Sponsors: Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky,

Last Recorded Action: 5/26/2026 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 21, 2026

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Friday, February 20, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,

11:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Walk-Through

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,

10:30 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,

9:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Mark-Up

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lindsay Barron, Director of Policy and Planning, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division

Friday, March 13, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,

10:45 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Mark-Up and Vote

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

1:00 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Introduction

Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Reporter
Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

9:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Lindsay Barron, Director of Policy and Planning, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

1:00 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
Amy Johnson, Government Affairs & Communications Director, Vermont Care Partners
Hannah Marble, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department for Children and Families
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

9:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Ellen Amstutz, Director, PCCN
Ian Trombulak, School Counseling Director, School Counselor, Lamoille Union High School
Jay Nichols, Senior Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

11:15 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Committee discussion and mark-up

1:45 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Committee discussion and mark-up

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

9:45 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Mark-up

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 10, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

10:55 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Mark-up and potential vote

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

2:00 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Brenda Hannon, Member, Voices of St. Joseph's Orphanage
Deborah Hazen, Voices of St. Joseph's Orphanage

2:30 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Mark-up

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

10:30 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Vote on bill

Friday, April 17, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations,

9:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Walk through and possible vote

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Golrang "Rey" Garofano, Vice Chair, House Committee on Human Services

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

1:15 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Amendment. Committee straw vote 9-0-2