H.611 (Act 120)
An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Rep. Daisy Berbeco ,
House Committee on Appropriations
5/29/2026 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 8, 2026
- Sponsor(s)
- Location
- House Committee on Appropriations
- Last Recorded Action
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An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Detailed Status
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Roll Call History
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Committee Meetings
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2025-2026
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care,
- 2:00 PM
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H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Testimony
Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care,
- 1:00 PM
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H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Walk-through
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:30 PM
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H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Testimony
Maria Rossi, Social Worker, Doula, Advocate, Washington County Mental Health Services
Friday, January 23, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care,
- 11:25 AM
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H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Markup and Testimony
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Grace Johnson, Policy Analyst, Medicaid Policy Unit, Agency of Human Services
Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care,
- 2:30 PM
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H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Testimony
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Emma Zavez, Consumer Research and Health Policy Analyst, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- 3:00 PM
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H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Vote
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Appropriations,
- 3:40 PM
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H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Walk-through and vote
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
- 9:45 AM
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H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Introduction and Walk-Through
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Sponsor
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
- 9:00 AM
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H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Maria Rossi, Social Worker, Doula, Advocate, Washington County Mental Health Services
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
Grace Johnson, Policy Analyst, Medicaid Policy Unit, Agency of Human Services
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
- 10:30 AM
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H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Tess Bettler, Compass Pathways
Laura Byrne, Executive Director, HIV/HCV Resource Center
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Lauren Bode, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
Logan Davidson, Legislative Director, Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
- 9:50 AM
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H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Stephanie Ibey, Pharmacist, Medical Drug Benefit Programs
Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Sebastian Arduengo, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Lauren Bode, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
- 10:30 AM
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H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Mark-Up
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
Lucie Garand, Lobbyist, MMR, LLC
Gail Zatz, Advocate
Friday, April 17, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
- 10:45 AM
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H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
- 10:45 AM
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H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Mark-Up
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 30, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
- 8:30 AM
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H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Mark-Up
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Gail Zatz, Zatz and Renfrew Consulting
Mary Block, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Friday, May 1, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
- 9:15 AM
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H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Vote
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Thursday, May 7, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Appropriations,
- 1:30 PM
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H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Walk-through and Vote
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care,
- 9:10 AM
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H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Review Senate Proposal of Amendment, Straw Poll
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Laura Byrne, Executive Director, HIV/HCV Resource Center
Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Committee Documents
An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Witnesses Who Testified
Regular Session 2025-2026
House Committee on Appropriations
- Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
House Committee on Health Care
- Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
- Laura Byrne, Executive Director, HIV/HCV Resource Center
- Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
- Grace Johnson, Policy Analyst, Medicaid Policy Unit, Agency of Human Services
- Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
- Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
- Maria Rossi, Social Worker, Doula, Advocate, Washington County Mental Health Services
- Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
- Emma Zavez, Consumer Research and Health Policy Analyst, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- Sebastian Arduengo, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
- Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Sponsor
- Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
- Tess Bettler, Compass Pathways
- Mary Block, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
- Lauren Bode, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
- Laura Byrne, Executive Director, HIV/HCV Resource Center
- Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
- Logan Davidson, Legislative Director, Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions
- Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- Lucie Garand, Lobbyist, MMR, LLC
- Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
- Stephanie Ibey, Pharmacist, Medical Drug Benefit Programs
- Grace Johnson, Policy Analyst, Medicaid Policy Unit, Agency of Human Services
- Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
- Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
- Maria Rossi, Social Worker, Doula, Advocate, Washington County Mental Health Services
- Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
- Gail Zatz, Zatz and Renfrew Consulting
- Gail Zatz, Advocate
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An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Committee of Conference Meetings
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Committee of Conference Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2025-2026
No committee of conference meeting history found for H.611 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
No committee of conference report found for H.611 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
Act
An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Statutes Affected
Regular Session 2025-2026
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| 8 V.S.A. § 4077. Reproductive health care services |
| 18 V.S.A. § 4635. Prescription drug cost transparency |
| 18 V.S.A. § 4682. Discrimination against 340B entities prohibited |
| 33 V.S.A. § 402. Medicaid and Exchange Advisory Committee |
| 33 V.S.A. § 1813. Reflective health benefit plans |
| 33 V.S.A. § 2031. Creation of Clinical Utilization Review Board |
| 33 V.S.A. § 2072. General eligibility |
Staff & Other Information
- Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel