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H.545 (Act 76)

An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Rep. Theresa Wood , Rep. Alyssa Black ,
3/25/2026 - House message: Governor approved bill on March 24, 2026
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An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

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An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Committee Meetings

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Meeting Date Committee Actions

An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Meeting Full List

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
1:05 PM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Rick Hildebrant, Commissioner, Department of Health
Merideth Plumpton, Immunization Program Manager, Department of Health
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
2:15 PM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Tracy Tyson, President-Elect, American Academy of Pediatrics, Vermont Chapter
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
1:00 PM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Committee discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
Friday, January 9, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
1:15 PM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
1:00 PM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Jennifer Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
Emily Carr, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation
Sebastian Arduengo, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Nancy Hogue, Pharmacy Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
1:30 PM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Amy Hornblas, Director, Vermont Stands Up
1:50 PM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Alison Despathy, Citizen, Danville
3:05 PM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Michelle Wade, Nurse Practitioner, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association
Betsy Hassan, President, American Nurses Association Vermont
3:15 PM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Committee discussion

3:25 PM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Sandy Reider, Board Member, Health Choice Vermont
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care,
1:00 PM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Review and Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rick Hildebrant, Commissioner, Department of Health
Merideth Plumpton, Immunization Program Manager, Department of Health
Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society & American Academy of Pediatrics
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
9:40 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Mark-up and discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
Merideth Plumpton, Immunization Program Manager, Department of Health
10:35 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Rick Hildebrant, Commissioner, Department of Health
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary,
9:00 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Review, Walk-Through and Witness Testimony

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society & American Academy of Pediatrics
11:30 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Alison Despathy, Citizen, Danville
2:30 PM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society & American Academy of Pediatrics
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
10:30 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Committee discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 16, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary,
15 Minutes After Floor

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Review and Discussion

Friday, January 16, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
1:00 PM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Discuss House Judiciary bill review

Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
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H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
3:15 PM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Vote

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations,
11:50 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Drive by and straw poll

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
9:15 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:20 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
9:45 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Review Burtt Amendment

Rep. Gregory "Greg" Burtt, Sponsor
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
10:35 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Lack of informed consent

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Burtt Amendment

Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
Tracy Tyson, President-Elect, American Academy of Pediatrics, Vermont Chapter
Rick Hildebrant, Commissioner, Department of Health
Friday, January 30, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
10:15 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Walkthrough

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Zon Eastes, Sponsor, Sponsor
Rick Hildebrant, Commissioner, Department of Health
Tracy Tyson, President-Elect, American Academy of Pediatrics, Vermont Chapter
Merideth Plumpton, Immunization Program Manager, Department of Health
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
11:00 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Michelle Wade, President, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association
Laura Byrne, Executive Director, HIV/HCV Resource Center
Alison Despathy, Citizen, Health Choice Vermont
Andrew Garcia, Pharmacist, University of Vermont Medical Center
11:30 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

OPR Amendment Request Overview

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 6, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
9:30 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Markup

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
10:00 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Mark-Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Gregory "Greg" Burtt, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
11:45 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary,
10:15 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Witness Testimony

Alison Despathy, Citizen, Health Choice Vermont
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
Friday, February 13, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
9:00 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Mark-Up and Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations,
2:45 PM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
2:45 PM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Review Senate changes

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
8:30 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Burtt amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Gregory "Greg" Burtt, Sponsor
Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society & Vermont Psychiatric Association

An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2025-2026
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House Committee on Appropriations
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
House Committee on Health Care
  • Rick Hildebrant, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Merideth Plumpton, Immunization Program Manager, Department of Health
  • Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society & American Academy of Pediatrics
House Committee on Human Services
  • Sebastian Arduengo, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Rep. Gregory "Greg" Burtt, Sponsor
  • Emily Carr, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation
  • Jennifer Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
  • Alison Despathy, Citizen, Danville
  • Betsy Hassan, President, American Nurses Association Vermont
  • Rick Hildebrant, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Nancy Hogue, Pharmacy Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Amy Hornblas, Director, Vermont Stands Up
  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Merideth Plumpton, Immunization Program Manager, Department of Health
  • Sandy Reider, Board Member, Health Choice Vermont
  • Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
  • Tracy Tyson, President-Elect, American Academy of Pediatrics, Vermont Chapter
  • Michelle Wade, Nurse Practitioner, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association
  • Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society & Vermont Psychiatric Association
House Committee on Judiciary
  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Alison Despathy, Citizen, Danville
  • Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society & American Academy of Pediatrics
House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Rep. Gregory "Greg" Burtt, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
  • Laura Byrne, Executive Director, HIV/HCV Resource Center
  • Alison Despathy, Citizen, Health Choice Vermont
  • Rep. Zon Eastes, Sponsor, Sponsor
  • Andrew Garcia, Pharmacist, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Rick Hildebrant, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Merideth Plumpton, Immunization Program Manager, Department of Health
  • Tracy Tyson, President-Elect, American Academy of Pediatrics, Vermont Chapter
  • Michelle Wade, President, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association
Senate Committee on Judiciary
  • Alison Despathy, Citizen, Health Choice Vermont
  • Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health

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An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Committee of Conference Meetings

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An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel

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