2023-2024 Session
Change SessionS.36 (Act 24)
An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
- Sponsor(s)
- Last Recorded Action
- House 5/12/2023 - Senate Message, signed by Governor May 30, 2023
Bill/Resolution Text
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An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Detailed Status
Regular Session 2023-2024
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An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Roll Call History
Regular Session 2023-2024
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An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Committee Meetings
Regular Session 2023-2024
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An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2023-2024
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 9:00 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Joint Meeting with the Senate Committee on Judiciary in Room 267 of the Pavilion Building
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
This Meeting will be Livestreamed here.
Thomas Dee, CEO, Southwestern Vermont Health Care
Peter Wright, CEO, Northwestern Medical Center
Jill Maynard, Director of Emergency Services, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Patricia Johnson, Emergency Room Nurse, Bennington Hospital
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Danielle Boudro, Director of Progressive Care Unit, Northwest Medical Center
- 10:45 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Joint Meeting with Senate Committee on Judiciary in Room 267 of the Pavilion Building.
Dr. Ryan Sexton, Emergency Department Medical Director, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
This meeting will be livestreamed here.
Ben Smith, Emergency Room Physician, Central Vermont Medical Center
Allison Davis, Section Chief of Emergency Medicine, Rutland Regional Medical Center
Matthew Looft, Charge Nurse, University of Vermont Medical Center
Marc Sacco, RN, ED Manager, Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 9:00 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Joint Hearing with Senate Health and Welfare
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Meeting will be held in Room 267 at 109 State Street
Thomas Dee, CEO, Southwestern Vermont Health Care
Peter Wright, CEO, Northwest Medical Center
Jill Maynard, Director of Emergency Services, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Patricia Johnson, Emergency Room Nurse, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Danielle Boudro, Director of Progressive Care Unit, Northwest Medical Center
- 10:45 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Dr. Ryan Sexton, Emergency Department Medical Director, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
Ben Smith, Emergency Room Physician, Central Vermont Medical Center
Allison Davis, Section Chief of Emergency Medicine, Rutland Regional Medical Center
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Matthew Looft, Charge Nurse, University of Vermont Medical Center
Marc Sacco, RN, ED Manager, Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center
Thursday, February 2, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 9:00 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Tim Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 10:00 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Col. Matthew Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
James Whitcomb, Field Force Division Commander, Vermont State Police
Wilda White, Policy and Training Consultant, Department of Public Safety
Douglas Allen, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Programs, Department of Public Safety
Jim Finger , President, Vermont Ambulance Association
Drew Hazelton, Vice President and Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board
Meg Polyte, Policy Director, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 9, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 10:20 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Mark-up
John Wallace, Attorney, Primmer Piper and Eggleston Cramer PC
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Wilda White, Policy and Training Consultant, Department of Public Safety
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:45 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Vote
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 24, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 10:15 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Testimony
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Deb Snell, President, Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, AFT-VT
- 10:45 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Walk-through and Mark Up
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 11:40 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Testimony and Mark Up
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
Friday, March 3, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 8:30 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Discussion, Mark Up, and Possible Vote
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- 11:20 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Discussion
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 10:45 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Discussion
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 16, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 9:00 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Discussion and Vote
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 9:00 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Testimony
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Alison Davis, Section Chief of Emergency Medicine, Rutland Regional Medical Center
Jill Maynard, Director of Emergency Services, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Patricia Johnson, Emergency Room Nurse, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Dr. Ryan Sexton, Emergency Department Medical Director, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
Drew Hazelton, Chair, Vermont EMS Advisory Committee
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Thursday, March 30, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 9:00 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Testimony
Zachary Hughes, Vice President of the Board, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Programs, Department of Public Safety
James Whitcomb, Field Force Division Commander, Vermont State Police
Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 1:00 PM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Testimony
Suzanne Leavitt, State Survey Agency Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Representative, Northfield
Douglas Allen, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
Lindsey Owen, Executive Director, Disability Rights Vermont
Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
- 3:00 PM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Testimony Continued
Meg Polyte, Policy Director, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 3:40 PM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Walk-through and Testimony
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Friday, April 14, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 11:00 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Testimony
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 1:00 PM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 9:15 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 21, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 9:30 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
House Changes
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association & VAHHS
Thursday, April 27, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 11:00 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Discussion of House Amendment
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Thursday, April 27, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
House Changes
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 28, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 10:45 AM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Discussion of House Amendment and Possible Vote
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 4:00 PM
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S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Review of Senate Proposal of Amendment
Committee Documents
An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Witnesses Who Testified
Regular Session 2023-2024
House Committee on Judiciary
- Douglas Allen, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
- Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
- Alison Davis, Section Chief of Emergency Medicine, Rutland Regional Medical Center
- Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Representative, Northfield
- Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Programs, Department of Public Safety
- Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- Drew Hazelton, Chair, Vermont EMS Advisory Committee
- Zachary Hughes, Vice President of the Board, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
- Patricia Johnson, Emergency Room Nurse, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
- Suzanne Leavitt, State Survey Agency Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living
- Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- Jill Maynard, Director of Emergency Services, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
- Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
- Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
- Lindsey Owen, Executive Director, Disability Rights Vermont
- Meg Polyte, Policy Director, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
- Dr. Ryan Sexton, Emergency Department Medical Director, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
- Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
- James Whitcomb, Field Force Division Commander, Vermont State Police
- Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- Danielle Boudro, Director of Progressive Care Unit, Northwest Medical Center
- Allison Davis, Section Chief of Emergency Medicine, Rutland Regional Medical Center
- Thomas Dee, CEO, Southwestern Vermont Health Care
- Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
- Patricia Johnson, Emergency Room Nurse, Bennington Hospital
- Matthew Looft, Charge Nurse, University of Vermont Medical Center
- Jill Maynard, Director of Emergency Services, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
- Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
- Marc Sacco, RN, ED Manager, Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center
- Dr. Ryan Sexton, Emergency Department Medical Director, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
- Ben Smith, Emergency Room Physician, Central Vermont Medical Center
- Deb Snell, President, Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, AFT-VT
- Peter Wright, CEO, Northwestern Medical Center
Senate Committee on Judiciary
- Douglas Allen, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
- Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
- Col. Matthew Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
- Danielle Boudro, Director of Progressive Care Unit, Northwest Medical Center
- Allison Davis, Section Chief of Emergency Medicine, Rutland Regional Medical Center
- Thomas Dee, CEO, Southwestern Vermont Health Care
- Jim Finger , President, Vermont Ambulance Association
- Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Programs, Department of Public Safety
- Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- Drew Hazelton, Vice President and Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board
- Patricia Johnson, Emergency Room Nurse, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
- Matthew Looft, Charge Nurse, University of Vermont Medical Center
- Tim Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- Jill Maynard, Director of Emergency Services, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
- Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
- Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association & VAHHS
- Meg Polyte, Policy Director, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
- Marc Sacco, RN, ED Manager, Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center
- Dr. Ryan Sexton, Emergency Department Medical Director, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
- Ben Smith, Emergency Room Physician, Central Vermont Medical Center
- Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
- John Wallace, Attorney, Primmer Piper and Eggleston Cramer PC
- James Whitcomb, Field Force Division Commander, Vermont State Police
- Wilda White, Policy and Training Consultant, Department of Public Safety
- Peter Wright, CEO, Northwest Medical Center
- Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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No fiscal documents found for S.36 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
No committee of conference members found for S.36 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Committee of Conference Meetings
Regular Session 2023-2024
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An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Committee of Conference Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2023-2024
No committee of conference meeting history found for S.36 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
No committee of conference report found for S.36 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
Act
- Signed into law 5/30/2023
- As Enacted (ACT 24)
- Act Summary
An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
Statutes Affected
Regular Session 2023-2024
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| 13 V.S.A. § 1702. Criminal threatening |
