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H.661

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

Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins , Rep. Tiffany Bluemle , Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone
5/6/2024 - Unfinished Business/Third Reading
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Last Recorded Action
Senate 5/6/2024 - Unfinished Business/Third Reading
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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
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

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

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2023-2024
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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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
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Act

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Staff & Other Information

Staff
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel

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