Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 15 D · 6 R cosponsors

H.270 — An act relating to confidentiality in peer support sessions for emergency service providers

Last action — House message: Governor approved bill on May 20, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 19, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Phil Scott (Republican) on May 20, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 21 sponsors

    1 primary, 20 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (15 D · 6 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill ensures confidentiality for peer support sessions of emergency service providers.

This legislation provides confidentiality protections for emergency service providers during peer support sessions. It aims to create a safe space for these providers to share experiences without fear of disclosure.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means emergency service workers can speak freely during peer support sessions without risking their confidentiality.

Summary

An act relating to confidentiality in peer support sessions for emergency service providers

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House message: Governor approved bill on May 20, 2026

  2. Signed by Governor on May 20, 2026

  3. Delivered to Governor on May 14, 2026

  4. Senate Message: Passed in concurrence

  5. Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence

  6. New Business/Third Reading

  7. Reported favorably by Senator Benson for Committee on Health and Welfare, read 2nd time and 3rd reading ordered

  8. Favorable report by Committee on Health and Welfare

  9. Second Reading

  10. Favorable report by Committee on Health and Welfare

  11. Second Reading

  12. Entered on Notice Calendar

  13. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare

  14. Read third time and passed

  15. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  16. Third Reading ordered

  17. Report of Committee on Health Care agreed to

  18. Rep. Lueders of Lincoln reported for the Committee on Health Care

  19. Read second time

  20. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  21. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  22. Rep. Wood of Waterbury moved that the Committee on Human Services be relieved of the bill and that the same be committed to the Committee on Health Care, which was agreed to

  23. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (20)

Not signed on (169)

169 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H.270 do?
An act relating to confidentiality in peer support sessions for emergency service providers
Who sponsors H.270?
H.270 is sponsored by Emilie Krasnow (Democrat), Gregory "Greg" Burtt (Republican), Emily Carris Duncan (Democrat), VL L Coffin IV (Republican), Leonora Dodge (Democrat), Deborah "Debbie" C Dolgin (Republican), Edye Graning (Democrat), Mary E. E Howard (Democrat), Bram Kleppner (Democrat), Larry Labor (Republican), Saudia LaMont (Democrat), Joseph "Joe" Luneau (Republican), Kate McCann (Democrat), Jubilee McGill (Democrat), Brian Minier (Democrat), Kate Nugent (Democrat), Herb Olson (Democrat), Phil Pouech (Democrat), Monique Priestley (Democrat), Barbara Rachelson (Democrat), and Kenneth "Ken" L Wells (Republican).
What is the current status of H.270?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 19, 2025. Enacted.
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