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H.661 (Act 154)

An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins , Rep. Tiffany Bluemle , Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone
5/10/2024 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 4, 2024
Sponsor(s)
  • Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins
  • Rep. Tiffany Bluemle
  • Additional Sponsors
  • Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone
Last Recorded Action
Senate 5/10/2024 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 4, 2024
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An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Detailed Status

Regular Session 2023-2024
Body Date Journal Calendar Location Full Status
An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Roll Call History

Regular Session 2023-2024
Body Date Journal Location Full Status

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An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2023-2024
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
Print Report
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:30 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Bill introduction

Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, Sponsor
Rep. Tiffany Bluemle, Sponsor
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
1:00 PM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Bill Young, Former Commissioner , Social and Rehabilitative Services
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
Lauren Higbee, Deputy Advocate, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
1:30 PM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

TBA Witness, Person with Lived Experience
3:00 PM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Jessica Giacherio, Person with Lived Experience

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
10:20 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Hannah Marble, Supervisor, St. Johnsbury Office, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Bennet Nugba, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
11:15 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families
Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
1:30 PM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Mark-up

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families
Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

Friday, March 1, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
1:30 PM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Mark-up

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc
Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
3:15 PM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Committee discussion

3:30 PM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
1:00 PM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Mark-up and potential vote

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:40 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Mark-up and potential vote

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc
Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families

Friday, March 15, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
11:35 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Vote

Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Introduction and walk-through

Rep. Rey Garofano, Reporter, House Human Services
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc

Friday, April 19, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Testimony

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc
Amy Rose, Policy Associate, Voices for Vermont's Children
Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
8:30 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Mark-up and possible vote

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc

Thursday, April 25, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
11:00 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Vote

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Monday, May 6, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
12:00 PM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Review Senate Proposal of Amendment

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:30 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Senate Proposal of Amendment - review and straw poll


Committee Documents

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  • House Committee on Judiciary
  • Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2023-2024
Print Report
House Committee on Human Services
  • Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
  • Rep. Tiffany Bluemle, Sponsor
  • Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families
  • Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc
  • Jessica Giacherio, Person with Lived Experience
  • Lauren Higbee, Deputy Advocate, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
  • Hannah Marble, Supervisor, St. Johnsbury Office, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Bennet Nugba, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, Sponsor
  • TBA Witness, Person with Lived Experience
  • Bill Young, Former Commissioner , Social and Rehabilitative Services
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
  • Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families
  • Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc
  • Rep. Rey Garofano, Reporter, House Human Services
  • Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Amy Rose, Policy Associate, Voices for Vermont's Children

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Fiscal notes and materials available on this web page are provided for informational purposes only, and may not comprise all materials received by the Vermont Legislature or the final fiscal information related to a specific bill.  The Legislature is not responsible for the accuracy of any information in these materials, and their posting does not constitute approval or endorsement by the Legislature.

No fiscal documents found for H.661 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
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No committee of conference members found for H.661 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Committee of Conference Meetings

Regular Session 2023-2024
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
Print Report
No committee of conference meeting history found for H.661 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
No committee of conference report found for H.661 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.

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Act

  • As Enacted (ACT 154)
  • Act Summary

An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Statutes Affected

Regular Session 2023-2024
Statute
33 V.S.A. § 4903. Responsibility of Department
33 V.S.A. § 4911. Purpose
33 V.S.A. § 4912. Definitions
33 V.S.A. § 4915b. Procedures for investigation
33 V.S.A. § 4916. Child protection registry
33 V.S.A. § 4916a. Challenging substantiation
33 V.S.A. § 4916b. Human Services Board hearing
33 V.S.A. § 4916c. Petition for expungement from the Registry
33 V.S.A. § 4916d. Automatic expungement of registry records
33 V.S.A. § 4922. Rulemaking

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Staff
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel

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