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H.577

An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Rep. Alyssa Black , Rep. Daisy Berbeco
5/13/2026 - Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
Sponsor(s)
  • Rep. Alyssa Black
  • Additional Sponsors
  • Rep. Daisy Berbeco
Last Recorded Action
Senate 5/13/2026 - Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
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An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

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An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

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An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2025-2026
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
Print Report
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
9:15 AM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Testimony

Sean Scanlon, Comptroller, Office of the Connecticut State Comptroller
Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Stephanie Krieg, Senior Advisor for Health Policy Initiatives, Office of the Connecticut State Comptroller
11:10 AM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Testimony

Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Colin Hilliard, Associate State Director - Advocacy and Outreach, AARP VT
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
10:00 AM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Testimony

Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Mary Block, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Jeff Hochberg, Director, Rutland Pharmacy
Friday, January 23, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
1:15 PM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Markup and possible vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:35 PM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Committee Discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
2:15 PM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Committee discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 30, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
11:30 AM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Testimony

Sebastian Arduengo, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Trevor Douglass, ArrayRx Steering Committee Member, Oregon Health Authority
Lauren Bode, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
Ryan Quinn, Pharmacist, Lakeside Pharmacy, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
Peter Trombley, Special Advisor to the Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
1:00 PM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Markup, vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
9:30 AM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
11:00 AM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ryan Quinn, Pharmacist, Lakeside Pharmacy, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
Lauren Bode, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Friday, February 13, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
1:00 PM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

possible vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
11:00 AM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Walk through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Sponsor
Rep. Wendy Critchlow, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
1:55 PM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Vote

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
12:10 PM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Review Ways and Means Amendment, straw poll

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Carolyn Branagan
Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer
Friday, April 10, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Introduction and Walk-Through

Rep. Wendy Critchlow, Reporter
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer
David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Mary Block, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Colin Hilliard, Associate State Director - Advocacy and Outreach, AARP VT
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Mark-Up and Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 1, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
2:15 PM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Walk-through and vote

Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer
David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:00 PM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Walk-through and Vote

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer

Committee Documents

  • House Committee on Appropriations
  • House Committee on Health Care
  • House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Senate Committee on Finance
  • Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2025-2026
Print Report
House Committee on Appropriations
  • Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Sponsor
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Wendy Critchlow, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  • Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer
House Committee on Health Care
  • Sebastian Arduengo, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Mary Block, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Lauren Bode, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
  • Rep. Carolyn Branagan
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Trevor Douglass, ArrayRx Steering Committee Member, Oregon Health Authority
  • Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Colin Hilliard, Associate State Director - Advocacy and Outreach, AARP VT
  • Jeff Hochberg, Director, Rutland Pharmacy
  • Stephanie Krieg, Senior Advisor for Health Policy Initiatives, Office of the Connecticut State Comptroller
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Ryan Quinn, Pharmacist, Lakeside Pharmacy, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
  • Sean Scanlon, Comptroller, Office of the Connecticut State Comptroller
  • Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Peter Trombley, Special Advisor to the Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Lauren Bode, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Ryan Quinn, Pharmacist, Lakeside Pharmacy, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
  • David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer
Senate Committee on Finance
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Mary Block, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Wendy Critchlow, Reporter
  • Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Colin Hilliard, Associate State Director - Advocacy and Outreach, AARP VT
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer

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  • H.577 – An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program, As Passed by the House
  • H.577 – An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program, As recommended by the House Committee on Ways and Means, Draft 2.3
  • H.577 – An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program, As recommended by the House Committee on Health Care Draft 2.2

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An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

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An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel

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