Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Room 17

Thursday, April 9, 2026

9:00 AM

H.814 - An act relating to neurological rights and the use of artificial intelligence technology in health and human services

• Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
• Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
• Sean Pauzauskie, Medical Director, Neurorights Foundation
• Ashley Collins, Legal Advisor, Neurorights Foundation
• Dr. Rick Barnett, Vermont Psychological Association

9:45 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Amendment Review

• Senator Randy Brock, Sponsor

10:00 AM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

• Dr. Rick Barnett, Vermont Psychological Association
• Lynn Currier, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter
• Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office

10:40 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

• Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
• Kristin McClure, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
• Sandi Hoffman, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

11:30 AM

Rural Health Transformation Grant

• Jill Mazza Olson, Medicaid and Health Systems Director, Agency of Human Services
• Sarah Rosenblum, Interim Director, Office of Health Care Reform

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor