S.193 (Act 147)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

10:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk Through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

9:15 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Jack McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Kristin McClure, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Jon Murad, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Laurie Fisher, General Counsel, Department of Corrections

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Friday, February 6, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

10:10 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

9:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Jared Bianchi, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

10:50 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Jared Bianchi, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

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Friday, February 13, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Discussion and Witness Testimony

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Domenica Padula, Chief of Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office

10:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Kelly Carroll, Voices for Vermont Victims
Alex Margolies, Citizen
Lee Anne Billings, Citizen

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

10:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk Through

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

9:15 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Mark-Up

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
Jon Murad, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

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Friday, February 20, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

10:15 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

10:05 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk-through

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Simha Ravven, Chief Medical Officer, Howard Center

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

10:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Susan Aranoff, Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

9:10 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Jack McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid

9:40 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk-through and Discussion

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

10:50 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk-through and Discussion (Continued)

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

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Friday, February 27, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

10:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Mark-up

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Clare Neal, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Mental Health

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

10:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Mark-up

Laura Cushman, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
Neilah Rovinsky, Advocacy and Education Coordinator, MadFreedom Advocates
Esme Knoke, Patient Representative, MadFreedom Advocates
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

11:05 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk-through and Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Friday, March 13, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

10:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Review and Discussion on S.193. This is a joint hearing with Senate Judiciary. This meeting will be live streamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-health-and-welfare.

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Robyn Hodges, Senior Vice President, Wellpath

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations,

2:00 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Murad, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections

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Friday, March 20, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

9:50 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Discussion and Witness Testimony

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Jon Murad, Commissioner, Department of Corrections

10:15 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Discussion

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sponsor, County and Regional Governance Study Committee
Jon Murad, Commissioner, Department of Corrections

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,

11:40 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

S.193 Amendment

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

9:50 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Amendment discussion

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

After Floor

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Forensic discussion

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Clare Neal, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Mental Health

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

2:30 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Joint hearing with the House Committee on the Judiciary held in Room 11 and streamed on the Judiciary YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSthinr8UcoOyOCihREkRvA/featured

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

2:30 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk-Through
Joint Hearing with House Corrections and Institutions
Hearing Will be Held in Room 11

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Kelly Carroll, Voices for Vermont Victims
Lee Anne Billings, Citizen

10:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Jared Bianchi, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

1:30 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Domenica Padula, Chief of Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Jack McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
Laura Cushman, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont

10:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

2:00 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

9:45 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Jon Murad, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Lauri Fisher, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections

3:30 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Committee Discussion

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Friday, April 10, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

After Floor

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Susan Aranoff, Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council

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Friday, April 10, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

10:55 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Vermont

12:15 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness testimony

Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

1:50 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Kelly Carroll, Voices for Vermont Victims

2:30 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

3:20 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Committee Questions

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

1:00 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Jordan Souder, Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

8:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Alexandra Nerenberg, Care Management Director, Department of Mental Health

11:15 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Jon Murad, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Matt Nault, Field Services Division Director, Department of Corrections
Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

2:30 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness testimony

Jared Bianchi, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

3:10 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Alisson Richards, Vice President Psychiatry Services, Wellpath
Robyn Hodges, Senior Vice President, Wellpath
Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Emilie Perry, Citizen
Jon Murad, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Laura Carter, Racial Justice Data Analyst, Division of Racial Justice Statistics

11:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

3:00 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Susan Aranoff, Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

8:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Jordan Souder, Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont

9:35 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness testimony

Jack McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid

9:55 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Committee discussion

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jared Bianchi, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary

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Friday, April 17, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

8:45 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness testimony

Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Alexandra Nerenberg, Care Management Director, Department of Mental Health

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

12:40 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness testimony

Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services

1:25 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk-through

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

3:00 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care,

2:10 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Review

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jack McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

9:05 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Max Barrows, Outreach Director, Green Mountain Self Advocates

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Susan Aranoff, Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council

10:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk-Through and Witness Testimony

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

2:00 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Domenica Padula, Chief of Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
Jared Bianchi, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care,

2:15 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Review

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Lauri Fisher, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Kelly Carroll, Voices for Vermont Victims

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

8:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness testimony

Susan Aranoff, Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness testimony

Laura Carter, Racial Justice Data Analyst, Division of Racial Justice Statistics

2:45 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

1:10 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

3:00 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Kelsey Stavseth, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Human Services
William Ashe, Retired Executive Director, Upper Valley Services

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

9:15 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Jon Murad, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

11:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Rick Hildebrant, Commissioner, Department of Health
Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Jon Murad, Commissioner, Department of Corrections

2:35 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Barbara Lee, Co-Chair, State Program Standing Committee
Barbara Prine, Attorney, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Jared Bianchi, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Jack McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

3:00 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Simha Ravven, Chief Medical Officer, Howard Center
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

2:00 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

11:35 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Committee discussion

3:00 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Mia Schultz, Commissioner, Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Melody Mackin, Commissioner, Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Amanda Garces, Commissioner, Truth and Reconciliation Commission

3:25 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Kelly Carroll, Voices for Vermont Victims

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care,

2:20 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Committee Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Friday, May 1, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

10:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Committee discussion

Rep. Barbara Rachelson, House Committee on Judiciary

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S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Committee discussion and language

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care,

1:00 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Committee Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

2:00 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

9:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

11:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Joint hearing with House Committee on Corrections and Institutions. The hearing will take place in Room 11 and will be livestreamed on the HCI YouTube page: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-corrections-and-institutions

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

11:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Joint hearing with the House Committee on Human Services.
Meeting held in room 11 and livestreamed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-9RE-K5ZL_Egtle9AdAI-g/featured

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Pam Cota, Survey and Certification Unit Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

2:35 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Committee discussion

Katie McLinn, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Friday, May 8, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

11:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

2:00 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk-through and witness testimony

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Rick Hildebrant, Commissioner, Department of Health
Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Jon Murad, Commissioner, Department of Corrections

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk-through

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Committee discussion

Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Clare Neal, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Mental Health

3:05 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Committee discussion

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

11:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Review language

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

9:25 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Susan Aranoff, Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council

10:45 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk-through

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

11:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

12:00 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

After Floor

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

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Friday, May 15, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

10:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk-Through

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Discussion and Vote

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Friday, May 15, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services,

11:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Review latest draft

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations,

10:10 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:45 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Continued

Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

11:10 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Amendment walk-through and vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

9:15 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

House Appropriations Committee amendment strawpoll

Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Representative, House Committee on Appropriations

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony and Consideration of Amendments

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jared Bianchi, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

9:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Consideration of Amendments

Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Representative, House Committee on Appropriations

11:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Consideration of Amendments

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

4:05 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Amendment

Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary

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Friday, May 22, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

9:45 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Consideration of Amendment

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Friday, May 22, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

8:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Amendment walk-through

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Joint hearing with House Judiciary Committee
Held in Room 11 and streamed on the House Judiciary YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSthinr8UcoOyOCihREkRvA/featured

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:00 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Committee discussion

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Consideration of Amendment
Joint Hearing to be held with House Corrections and Institutions
Room 11

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

2:00 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Consideration of Amendment

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations,

1:00 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Burditt et al. Amendment straw poll

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

1:30 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk-through of House Judiciary Changes

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary

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