Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 7 D · 1 I cosponsors

H.550 — An act relating to gender equity within Vermont’s correctional facilities

Last action — House message: Governor approved bill on June 8, 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 January 06, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Phil Scott (Republican) on May 29, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses gender equity in Vermont's correctional facilities.

This legislation focuses on ensuring that gender equity is promoted within correctional facilities in Vermont. It aims to address disparities and create a more equitable environment for individuals in these facilities.

Summary

An act relating to gender equity within Vermont’s correctional facilities

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House message: Governor approved bill on June 8, 2026

  2. Signed by Governor on June 8, 2026

  3. Delivered to Governor on June 2, 2026

  4. Senate Message: Passed in concurrence

  5. Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth

  6. Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence

  7. New Business/Third Reading

  8. Roll Call, Requested by Sen. Ram Hinsdale

  9. 3rd reading ordered on roll call Passed -- Needed 15 of 29 to Pass -- Yeas = 27, Nays = 2

  10. Reported favorably by Senator Plunkett for Committee on Institutions

  11. Read 2nd time

  12. Favorable report by Committee on Institutions

  13. Unfinished Business/Second Reading

  14. Favorable report by Committee on Institutions

  15. New Business/Second Reading

  16. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Institutions

  17. Second Reading

  18. Entered on Notice Calendar

  19. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Institutions

  20. Read third time and passed

  21. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  22. Third Reading ordered

  23. Report of Committee on Corrections and Institutions agreed to

  24. Rep. Galfetti of Barre Town reported for the Committee on Corrections and Institutions

  25. Read second time

  26. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  27. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  28. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Institutions

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

3rd reading ordered

Passed 27 Yea · 2 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 11200
Democrat 11000
Democrat/Progressive 3000
Unaffiliated 1001
Progressive/Democrat 1000
Total 27201
% of votes cast 90%7%0%3%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Harrison of Windham District — Yea
White of Windsor District — Not Voting
Alison Clarkson Democrat Yea
Ann E Cummings Democrat Yea
Joseph "Joe" D Major Democrat Yea
Kesha K Ram Hinsdale Democrat Yea
Martine Larocque L Gulick Democrat Yea
Nader A Hashim Democrat Yea
Robert Plunkett Democrat Yea
Ruth E Hardy Democrat Yea
Seth Bongartz Democrat Yea
Thomas I Chittenden Democrat Yea
Virginia "Ginny" V Lyons Democrat Yea
Andrew J Perchlik Democrat/Progressive Yea
Anne E Watson Democrat/Progressive Yea
Philip E Baruth Democrat/Progressive Yea
Tanya C Vyhovsky Progressive/Democrat Yea
Brian P Collamore Republican Yea
Christopher P Mattos Republican Yea
David H Weeks Republican Yea
John Benson Republican Yea
John S Morley III Republican Yea
Patrick "Pat" M Brennan Republican Yea
Randy D Brock Republican Yea
Richard A Westman Republican Yea
Robert W Norris Republican Nay
Russ H Ingalls Republican Nay
Scott L Beck Republican Yea
Steven Heffernan Republican Yea
Terry K Williams Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H.550 do?
An act relating to gender equity within Vermont’s correctional facilities
Who sponsors H.550?
H.550 is sponsored by Troy Headrick (Independent), Tiffany Bluemle (Democrat), Conor Casey (Democrat), William "Will" Greer (Democrat), Mary E. E Howard (Democrat), Kate McCann (Democrat), Jubilee McGill (Democrat), and Brian Minier (Democrat).
What is the current status of H.550?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 06, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track H.550?
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