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H.657 (Act 136)

An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Rep. Jubilee McGill , , Rep. Angela Arsenault , Rep. Daisy Berbeco , Rep. Doug Bishop , Rep. Tiffany Bluemle , Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun , Rep. Bridget Burkhardt , Rep. Conor Casey , Rep. Brian Cina , Rep. Esme Cole , Rep. Anne Donahue , Rep. Abbey Duke , Rep. Troy Headrick , Rep. Rebecca Holcombe , Rep. Saudia LaMont , Rep. Kate Logan , Rep. Michael Mrowicki , Rep. Herb Olson , Rep. Gayle Pezzo , Rep. Barbara Rachelson , Rep. Chloe Tomlinson , Rep. Edward Waszazak ,
5/29/2026 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 15, 2026
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Senate 5/29/2026 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 15, 2026
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An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

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An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

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An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2025-2026
Meeting Date Committee Actions

An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
9:00 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
10:15 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Committee discussion

1:00 PM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
Lauren Higbee, Deputy Advocate, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
2:10 PM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer
Friday, February 27, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
11:20 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:40 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Lindy Boudreau, Juvenile Justice Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Hannah Marble, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department for Children and Families
Tyler Allen, High-End System of Care Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Brenda Gooley, Operations Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Amanda Churchill-Kipp, Policy and Practice Specialist, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
9:05 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
1:00 PM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Michelle Fay, Executive Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
Kate Bailey, Senior Policy Advocate, Voices for Vermont's Children
Favor Ellis, Executive Director, Elevate Youth Services
Trisha Wright, Family Engagement Specialist, Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
Nicole Aversano, Family Engagement Specialist, Mount Anthony Union Middle and High School
Rafaela Botti, Youth Voice Committee Member, Vermont State Youth Council
2:25 PM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
8:30 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Tyler Allen, High-End System of Care Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
10:25 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Mark-up and potential vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tyler Allen, High-End System of Care Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Heather McLain, Revenue Enhancement Director, Department for Children and Families
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
8:30 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Past President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
1:10 PM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
10:37 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:45 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

vote

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary,
11:15 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Bill Review

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee on Human Services
Rep. Jubilee McGill, House Committee on Human Services
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations,
3:15 PM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Walk through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary,
11:30 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Witness Testimony

Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
Friday, March 20, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations,
9:55 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Committee discussion

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:50 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Committee discussion and vote

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
8:30 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Review proposed amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary,
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H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Amendment

Rep. Angela Arsenault, Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
2:30 PM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Proposed amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Angela Arsenault, Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
10:30 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Walk-Through and Fiscal Note

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Hannah Marble, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department for Children and Families
Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Friday, April 17, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
9:00 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Lauren Higbee, Deputy Advocate, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rafaela B., Member, Vermont Youth Council
Fiona T., Youth Advocate, Vermont
Kate Bailey, Senior Policy Advocate, Voices for Vermont's Children
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Heather McLain, Revenue Enhancement Director, Department for Children and Families
Christina Brown, Chief Programs Officer, Spectrum Youth and Family Services
Rep. Jubilee McGill, Sponsor
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor
Tyler Allen, High-End System of Care Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Friday, April 24, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
10:00 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Mark-Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Renee McGuinness, Policy Analyst, Vermont Family Alliance
Willa Farrell, Community Justice Unit Director, Attorney General's Office
Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Past President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Tyler Allen, High-End System of Care Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
9:45 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
Laurel Omland, Adolescent and Family Unit Director, Department of Mental Health
Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
11:50 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Floor Amendment

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
2:00 PM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Walk-through and vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
9:50 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Amendment discussion

Sen. Steven Heffernan, Sponsor
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
9:30 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Review Senate proposal of amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services,
9:45 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Straw poll

An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2025-2026
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House Committee on Appropriations
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
House Committee on Human Services
  • Tyler Allen, High-End System of Care Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Past President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Rep. Angela Arsenault, Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Nicole Aversano, Family Engagement Specialist, Mount Anthony Union Middle and High School
  • Kate Bailey, Senior Policy Advocate, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
  • Rafaela Botti, Youth Voice Committee Member, Vermont State Youth Council
  • Lindy Boudreau, Juvenile Justice Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Amanda Churchill-Kipp, Policy and Practice Specialist, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Favor Ellis, Executive Director, Elevate Youth Services
  • Michelle Fay, Executive Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • Brenda Gooley, Operations Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Higbee, Deputy Advocate, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Hannah Marble, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department for Children and Families
  • Heather McLain, Revenue Enhancement Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Trisha Wright, Family Engagement Specialist, Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
House Committee on Judiciary
  • Rep. Angela Arsenault, Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee on Human Services
  • Rep. Jubilee McGill, House Committee on Human Services
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Finance
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Tyler Allen, High-End System of Care Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Past President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Rafaela B., Member, Vermont Youth Council
  • Kate Bailey, Senior Policy Advocate, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
  • Christina Brown, Chief Programs Officer, Spectrum Youth and Family Services
  • Willa Farrell, Community Justice Unit Director, Attorney General's Office
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Sen. Steven Heffernan, Sponsor
  • Lauren Higbee, Deputy Advocate, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Hannah Marble, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department for Children and Families
  • Rep. Jubilee McGill, Sponsor
  • Renee McGuinness, Policy Analyst, Vermont Family Alliance
  • Heather McLain, Revenue Enhancement Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor
  • Laurel Omland, Adolescent and Family Unit Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Fiona T., Youth Advocate, Vermont

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No committee of conference members found for H.657 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.

An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Committee of Conference Meetings

Regular Session 2025-2026
Meeting Date Committee Time Actions

An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

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No committee of conference meeting history found for H.657 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
No committee of conference report found for H.657 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.

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An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Statutes Affected

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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel

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