H.817
An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
- Sponsor(s)
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- Rep. Daisy Berbeco
- Additional Sponsors
- Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun
- Rep. Rebecca Holcombe
- Rep. Francis McFaun
- Last Recorded Action
- Senate 5/29/2026 - House message: Governor vetoed bill on June 17, 2026
Bill/Resolution Text
- Other Text
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An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Detailed Status
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Roll Call History
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Committee Meetings
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2025-2026
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care,
- 1:00 PM
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H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Walk-through, testimony
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Terri Lavely, VT AFSP Board Chair, Trainer, Mental Health Professional, NEK Human Services
Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Vermont
Laurel Omland, Adolescent and Family Unit Director, Department of Mental Health
Marianna Donnally, School Mental Health and Practice Development Coordinator, Department of Mental Health
Simone Rueschemeyer, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners
Friday, February 27, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care,
- 1:10 PM
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H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
Justin Pinard, Public Relations Chair, Vermont School Counselor Association (VTSCA)
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care,
- 1:50 PM
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H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Markup
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 13, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care,
- 1:45 PM
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H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Vote
Addison Towne, Legislative Page, Morrisville
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Appropriations,
- 2:45 PM
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H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Walk through and vote
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care,
- 9:30 AM
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H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Review proposed amendment, straw poll
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Rob North, Sponsor
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
- 10:15 AM
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H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Walk-Through
Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Reporter
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 1, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
- 10:00 AM
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H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Marissa Sylvestre, Student, Winooski School District
Jafari Munyugu, Student, Winooski School District
Laurel Omland, Adolescent and Family Unit Director, Department of Mental Health
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
- 10:30 AM
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H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Mark-Up and Vote
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Clare Neal, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Mental Health
Friday, May 8, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,
- 10:45 AM
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H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Mark-Up and Vote
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Benefit Assisters Coalition
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Policy and Communications Consultant, Vermont Medical Society
Clare Neal, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Mental Health
Friday, May 15, 2026
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Appropriations,
- 1:45 PM
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H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Walk-through and Vote
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, May 22, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care,
- 2:40 PM
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H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Review Senate Proposal of Amendment, Straw Poll
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Committee Documents
An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Witnesses Who Testified
Regular Session 2025-2026
House Committee on Appropriations
- Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
- Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
House Committee on Health Care
- Marianna Donnally, School Mental Health and Practice Development Coordinator, Department of Mental Health
- Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Vermont
- Terri Lavely, VT AFSP Board Chair, Trainer, Mental Health Professional, NEK Human Services
- Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
- Rep. Rob North, Sponsor
- Laurel Omland, Adolescent and Family Unit Director, Department of Mental Health
- Justin Pinard, Public Relations Chair, Vermont School Counselor Association (VTSCA)
- Simone Rueschemeyer, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners
- Addison Towne, Legislative Page, Morrisville
Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Reporter
- Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Jafari Munyugu, Student, Winooski School District
- Clare Neal, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Mental Health
- Laurel Omland, Adolescent and Family Unit Director, Department of Mental Health
- Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Benefit Assisters Coalition
- Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Policy and Communications Consultant, Vermont Medical Society
- Marissa Sylvestre, Student, Winooski School District
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Fiscal Information
Fiscal Notes and Related Documents
- H.817 – An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools, As passed by the General AssemblyOpens in a new window
- H.817 – An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools, As recommended by the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare, Draft 3.1Opens in a new window
- H.817 – An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools, As passed by the HouseOpens in a new window
- H.817 – An act relating to mental health support and substance use disorder prevention in schools, As recommended by the House Committee on Health Care, Draft 3.1Opens in a new window
No committee of conference members found for H.817 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Committee of Conference Meetings
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Committee of Conference Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2025-2026
No committee of conference meeting history found for H.817 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
No committee of conference report found for H.817 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
Act
No act information found for H.817 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
Staff & Other Information
- Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel