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S.37 (Act 15)

An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Sen. Virginia Lyons , Sen. Ruth Hardy , Sen. Alison Clarkson , Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale , Sen. Philip Baruth , Sen. Christopher Bray , Sen. Brian Campion , Sen. Thomas Chittenden , Sen. Ann Cummings , Sen. Martine Gulick , Sen. Wendy Harrison , Sen. Nader Hashim , Sen. M. Jane Kitchel , Sen. Richard McCormack , Sen. Andrew Perchlik , Sen. Richard Sears Jr., Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky , Sen. Anne Watson , Sen. Rebecca White , Sen. Irene Wrenner
5/10/2023 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 10, 2023
Sponsor(s)
  • Sen. Virginia Lyons
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy
  • Sen. Alison Clarkson
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale
  • Additional Sponsors
  • Sen. Philip Baruth
  • Sen. Christopher Bray
  • Sen. Brian Campion
  • Sen. Thomas Chittenden
  • Sen. Ann Cummings
  • Sen. Martine Gulick
  • Sen. Wendy Harrison
  • Sen. Nader Hashim
  • Sen. M. Jane Kitchel
  • Sen. Richard McCormack
  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik
  • Sen. Richard Sears Jr.
  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky
  • Sen. Anne Watson
  • Sen. Rebecca White
  • Sen. Irene Wrenner
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House 5/10/2023 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 10, 2023
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An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2023-2024
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
Print Report
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:15 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Walk-through

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

High Level Provider Overview

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Erica Gibson, Adolescent Medicine Division and Vt. Child Health Improvement Project, University of Vermont Medical Center
Lucy Leriche, Vice President of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
Polly Crozier, Senior Staff Attorney, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Office of Professional Regulation, Industry, and Insurance Overview

Lauren Layman, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Renee Johannensen, MD, West Windsor
David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare

Thursday, February 9, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Educational Institutions

Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
Patricia Turley, General Counsel, Vermont State Colleges, Office of the Chancellor
Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
Mary Hahn Beerworth, Executive Director, Vermont Right to Life
9:40 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Discussion

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:50 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Vermont Department of Health Update

David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
10:15 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

OBGYN Resident Testimony

Gnendy Indig, OBGYN Resident, University of Vermont Medical Center
Mackenzie Delzer, OBGYN Resident, University of Vermont Medical Center
10:30 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Green Mountain Care Board

Kathryn O'Neill, Health Services Researcher, Green Mountain Care Board
Lindsay Kill, Data Analytics and Information Chief, Green Mountain Care Board
11:00 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Discussion

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:00 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Pregnancy Services Centers

Carly Thomsen, Assistant Professor of Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies, Middlebury College
Anna Benvenuto, Regional Medical Director, Porter Medical Center
Christel Tonoki, Student, University of Vermont
10:30 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

Marschall Smith, Exective Director, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission
Rick Masters, Legal Counsel, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission
11:00 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Medical Malpractice Insurance

Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
11:15 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Ethics of Information for Patients

Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
11:45 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Vermont Department of Health

David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:35 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Pregnancy Services Centers

Joanie Praamsma, Executive Director, The Women's Center, Middlebury
Jean Marie Davis, Executive Director, Branches Pregnancy Resource Center
Deb Couture, Executive Director, Aspire Now
11:40 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Discussion

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, February 17, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Mark Up

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Ginger Irish, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:40 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Mark Up

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:40 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Attorney General's Office

Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
10:50 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Renee McGuinness, Member, Vermont Family Alliance
11:00 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Office of Professional Regulation

Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
11:30 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Mark Up and Possible Vote

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
8:00 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Mark Up and Possible Vote

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Ginger Irish, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

Friday, February 24, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Committee Discussion and Vote

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:20 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Mark Up and Possible Vote

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:00 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Committee Discussion and Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
3:15 PM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
1:30 PM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Walk-through and testimony

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Erica Gibson, Member, Vermont Medical Society; Executive Board Member, Vermont Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics; Division Head, Adolescent Medicine, University of Vermont Children's Hospital, University of Vermont Health Network
Polly Crozier, Director of Family Advocacy, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
Sharon Toburg, Policy Analyst, Vermont Right to Life

Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
9:00 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Sections 6 and 7

David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Sections 10 and 10a

Rick Masters, Legal Counsel, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission
Marschall Smith, Exective Director, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission
David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
11:15 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Section 9

Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
Veronica Fialkowski, Director of Data Analytics Management and Data Integrity, Green Mountain Care Board
Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Renee McGuinness, Member, Vermont Family Alliance
Carol Kauffman, President, Vermont Family Alliance
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 6, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
9:00 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Section 8

Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
Deb Couture, Executive Director, Aspire Now
Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
Anna Benvenuto, Regional Medical Director, Porter Medical Center
Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
11:00 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Sections 3, 4, and 5

Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access

Friday, April 7, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
15 Minutes After the Floor

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Committee discussion

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
1:30 PM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Sections 12 and 13

Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
Patricia Turley, General Counsel, Vermont State Colleges, Office of the Chancellor
Kathryn Santiago, Associate General Counsel and System Investigator, Vermont State Colleges
2:30 PM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Sections 11 and 11a

Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Carrie Phillips, Executive Officer, Vermont Board of Pharmacy
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:45 PM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Section 14

David Herlihy, Director of Hospital Licensing, Vermont Department of Health; Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
11:00 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Follow-up testimony from the Office of Professional Regulation

Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
2:00 PM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Personal testimony

Westley Pitcher
Lance Pitcher
3:00 PM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Testimony from Planned Parenthood

Lucy Leriche, Vice President of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
3:30 PM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Follow-up testimony on Section 9

Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
Veronica Fialkowski, Director of Data Analytics Management and Data Integrity, Green Mountain Care Board
4:00 PM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Follow-up to questions raised in committee discussion

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 13, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
9:00 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Review of proposed changes and committee discussion

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:25 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Committee discussion and markup, continued

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 14, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
1:00 PM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Committee discussion

2:10 PM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Vote


Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
1:45 PM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Walk-through and vote

Rep. Lori Houghton, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
9:00 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Amendments

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

Thursday, April 20, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
9:30 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Amendments

Rep. Mark Higley, Amendment Sponsor
Rep. Michael Morgan, Amendment Sponsor
11:50 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Amendment

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Michael Morgan, Reporter, Grand Isle-Chittenden
1:00 PM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Amendments

Rep. Terri Lynn Williams, Amendment Sponsor
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Amendment Sponsor
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S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Donahue amendment

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Amendment Sponsor

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Review of House Amendments

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Committee Documents

  • House Committee on Appropriations
  • House Committee on Health Care
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2023-2024
Print Report
House Committee on Appropriations
  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Lori Houghton, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
House Committee on Health Care
  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Anna Benvenuto, Regional Medical Director, Porter Medical Center
  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Deb Couture, Executive Director, Aspire Now
  • Polly Crozier, Director of Family Advocacy, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Amendment Sponsor
  • Veronica Fialkowski, Director of Data Analytics Management and Data Integrity, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Erica Gibson, Member, Vermont Medical Society; Executive Board Member, Vermont Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics; Division Head, Adolescent Medicine, University of Vermont Children's Hospital, University of Vermont Health Network
  • David Herlihy, Director of Hospital Licensing, Vermont Department of Health; Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rep. Mark Higley, Amendment Sponsor
  • Carol Kauffman, President, Vermont Family Alliance
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
  • Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lucy Leriche, Vice President of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Rick Masters, Legal Counsel, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission
  • Renee McGuinness, Member, Vermont Family Alliance
  • Rep. Michael Morgan, Amendment Sponsor
  • Rep. Michael Morgan, Reporter, Grand Isle-Chittenden
  • Carrie Phillips, Executive Officer, Vermont Board of Pharmacy
  • Lance Pitcher
  • Westley Pitcher
  • Kathryn Santiago, Associate General Counsel and System Investigator, Vermont State Colleges
  • Marschall Smith, Exective Director, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Sharon Toburg, Policy Analyst, Vermont Right to Life
  • Patricia Turley, General Counsel, Vermont State Colleges, Office of the Chancellor
  • Rep. Terri Lynn Williams, Amendment Sponsor
  • Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Mary Hahn Beerworth, Executive Director, Vermont Right to Life
  • Anna Benvenuto, Regional Medical Director, Porter Medical Center
  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Deb Couture, Executive Director, Aspire Now
  • Polly Crozier, Senior Staff Attorney, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
  • Jean Marie Davis, Executive Director, Branches Pregnancy Resource Center
  • Mackenzie Delzer, OBGYN Resident, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  • Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
  • Erica Gibson, Adolescent Medicine Division and Vt. Child Health Improvement Project, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Gnendy Indig, OBGYN Resident, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Ginger Irish, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Renee Johannensen, MD, West Windsor
  • Lindsay Kill, Data Analytics and Information Chief, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
  • Lauren Layman, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lucy Leriche, Vice President of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Rick Masters, Legal Counsel, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission
  • Renee McGuinness, Member, Vermont Family Alliance
  • Kathryn O'Neill, Health Services Researcher, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Joanie Praamsma, Executive Director, The Women's Center, Middlebury
  • Marschall Smith, Exective Director, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Carly Thomsen, Assistant Professor of Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies, Middlebury College
  • Christel Tonoki, Student, University of Vermont
  • Patricia Turley, General Counsel, Vermont State Colleges, Office of the Chancellor

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No fiscal documents found for S.37 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
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An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Committee of Conference Meetings

Regular Session 2023-2024
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
Print Report
No committee of conference meeting history found for S.37 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
No committee of conference report found for S.37 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.

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Act

  • Signed into law 5/10/2023
  • As Enacted (ACT 15)
  • Act Summary

An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Statutes Affected

Regular Session 2023-2024
Statute
1 V.S.A. § 150. Legally protected health care activity
3 V.S.A. § 129a. Unprofessional conduct
8 V.S.A. § 4722. Definitions
8 V.S.A. § 4724. Unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined
9 V.S.A. § 2491. Findings; legislative intent
9 V.S.A. § 2492. Definition
9 V.S.A. § 2493. Unfair and deceptive act
16 V.S.A. § 2501. Definitions
16 V.S.A. § 2502. Gender-affirming health care and reproductive health care readiness; reports
18 V.S.A. § 1881. Disclosure of protected health information prohibited
18 V.S.A. § 9405. State Health Improvement Plan; Health Resource Allocation Plan
26 V.S.A. § 1354. Unprofessional conduct
26 V.S.A. § 2022. Definitions
26 V.S.A. § 2023. Clinical pharmacy; prescribing
26 V.S.A. § 3071. Health care provider compacts; direction to Vermont representatives

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Staff & Other Information

Print Report
Staff
Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel

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