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H.237 (Act 84)

An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Rep. Francis McFaun , Rep. Brian Cina , Rep. Mari Cordes , Rep. Allen "Penny" Demar , Rep. Gina Galfetti , Rep. Leslie Goldman , Rep. Woodman Page
4/29/2026 - House message: Governor approved bill on April 27, 2026
Sponsor(s)
  • Rep. Francis McFaun
  • Additional Sponsors
  • Rep. Brian Cina
  • Rep. Mari Cordes
  • Rep. Allen "Penny" Demar
  • Rep. Gina Galfetti
  • Rep. Leslie Goldman
  • Rep. Woodman Page
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Senate 4/29/2026 - House message: Governor approved bill on April 27, 2026
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An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

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An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

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An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2025-2026
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
Print Report
Friday, February 21, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
10:20 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Introduction

Francis McFaun, Sponsor
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
9:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Brandon Campo, Vermont Psychological and Neurofeedback Center, LLC
9:30 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Phillip Hughes, Research Assistant Professor, Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC, Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Sarah Hastings, Professor, Psychology Graduate Program in Clinical Counseling Psychology, St. Michael’s College
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
10:50 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Lisa Catapano Friedman, President, Vermont Psychiatric Association
Rick Barnett, Chair, Vermont Psychological Association
Friday, March 14, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
After Floor

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Review and Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
11:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

potential vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
11:45 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Walk-through of Proposed Amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:30 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Sneak-peek

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:20 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Introduction

Francis McFaun, Reporter
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Rick Barnett, Chair, Vermont Psychological Association
Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 16, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:45 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Francis McFaun, Reporter, Washington/Orange
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Emily Carr, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation
Emily Tredeau, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation
Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society & Vermont Psychiatric Association
Brandon Campo, Vermont Psychological and Neurofeedback Center, LLC
Rick Barnett, Vermont Psychological Association
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:25 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Bud Vana, Psychiatrist
Phillip Hughes, Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Binghamton University SUNY
Evan Eyler
Sarah Hastings, Professor, Psychology Graduate Program in Clinical Counseling Psychology, St. Michael’s College
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Mark-Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:30 PM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
3:20 PM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Vote

Thursday, April 9, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:45 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Amendment Review

Sen. Randy Brock, Amendment Sponsor
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
9:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Walk-through of Senate changes

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Bill Reporter, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
9:45 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Straw poll of Senate version

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An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2025-2026
Print Report
House Committee on Health Care
  • Rick Barnett, Chair, Vermont Psychological Association
  • Brandon Campo, Vermont Psychological and Neurofeedback Center, LLC
  • Lisa Catapano Friedman, President, Vermont Psychiatric Association
  • Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Bill Reporter, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Sarah Hastings, Professor, Psychology Graduate Program in Clinical Counseling Psychology, St. Michael’s College
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Phillip Hughes, Research Assistant Professor, Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC, Eshelman School of Pharmacy
  • Francis McFaun, Sponsor
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Finance
  • Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Rick Barnett, Vermont Psychological Association
  • Rick Barnett, Chair, Vermont Psychological Association
  • Sen. Randy Brock, Amendment Sponsor
  • Brandon Campo, Vermont Psychological and Neurofeedback Center, LLC
  • Emily Carr, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation
  • Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Evan Eyler
  • Sarah Hastings, Professor, Psychology Graduate Program in Clinical Counseling Psychology, St. Michael’s College
  • Phillip Hughes, Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Binghamton University SUNY
  • Francis McFaun, Reporter
  • Francis McFaun, Reporter, Washington/Orange
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Emily Tredeau, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation
  • Bud Vana, Psychiatrist
  • Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society & Vermont Psychiatric Association

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Fiscal Notes and Related Documents
  • H.237 (Act 84) – An act relating to prescribing by doctor- level psychologists, As Enacted
  • H.237 – An act relating to prescribing by doctor-level psychologists ,As Passed by the House

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No committee of conference members found for H.237 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Committee of Conference Meetings

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Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
Print Report
No committee of conference meeting history found for H.237 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
No committee of conference report found for H.237 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.

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Act

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  • Act Summary

An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Statutes Affected

Regular Session 2025-2026
Statute
26 V.S.A. § 3001. Definitions
26 V.S.A. § 3009a. Powers and duties of Board

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Staff
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel

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