2025-2026 Session
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The House Committee on Human Services considers matters relating to improving the well-being of individuals and families, including children, individuals with disabilities, and older Vermonters; oversight of programs and services provided by the Vermont Departments for Children and Families, of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living, and of Health; and other similar policies.
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- Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- H.594: VHCB Shelter and Housing Update Gus Seelig
- H.594: VHCB Units Coming Online Gus Seelig
- H.594: Testimony on behalf of the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Katarina Lisaius
- H.594: Testimony on behalf of Advocates Paul Dragon
- Friday, January 30, 2026
- H.594: Bridge Rental Assistance Program (BRAP) Elizabeth Bacon
- H.594: Testimony on behalf of Cathedral Square - Housing Incentive Program Kim Fitzgerald
- H.594: Homelessness In Vermont: Data from Phase 2 of EHVT's Study Brenda Siegel
- H.594: Testimony on behalf of Vermont Legal Aid Deanna Hartog
- H.594: Detailed Comments on behalf of Vermont Legal Aid Maryellen Griffin
- Thursday, January 29, 2026
- H.594: Witness Testimony Norman Croteau
- H.594: Witness Testimony Tamara Hodge
- H.594: Witness Testimony Ernest Cormia
- H.594: Creating an Effective, Equitable, and Rights-Based Response to Homelessness in Vermont Alex Karambelas
- H.594: Witness Testimony Matt Lawless
- Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- H.594: AHS Housing Initiative: Substance Use Programming Rick Hildebrant
- H.594: AHS Housing Initiative: Department of Mental Health Samantha Sweet
- H.594: AHS Housing Initiative: Department of Corrections Reentry and Housing Support Programs Kristin Calver
- H.594: AHS Housing Initiative: Addressing Homelessness in Vermont, DAIL Jill Bowen
- H.594: AHS Housing Initiative: Addressing Homelessness in Vermont, AHS and DCF Kristin McClure
- H.594: AHS Housing Inititative: Vermont Chronic Care Initiative Renee Weeks
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- H.594: Testimony on behalf of Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont Chad Simmons
- H.594: Testimony on behalf of Homeless Prevention Center Angus Chaney
- H.594: Testimony on behalf of Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless Roxanne Carelli
- H.594: Testimony on behalf of Good Samaritan Haven Julie Bond
- H.594: Testimony on behalf of Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) Jonathan Farrell
- Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Friday, January 16, 2026
- H.594: Testimony on Extreme Cold Weather Shelter Program Melissa Battah
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- H.594: Witness Testimony Amanda Meltsner
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- H.594: Introduction Statement Eric Maguire
Bills In House Committee on Human Services
Bills that are currently in committee.
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Bills Out of House Committee on Human Services
Bills sponsored by the committee, and bills reported out of committee. Includes bills where the committee has been relieved of responsibility.
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Bills Referred to House Committee on Human Services
Bills that were in committee at any time. Does not include bills sponsored by Committee.
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Bills Sponsored by House Committee on Human Services
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