Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: To Executive Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

H.817 — An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Last action — House message: Governor vetoed bill on June 17, 2026

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

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 29, 2026. It awaits signature.

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

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 66% · moderate confidence

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill addresses mental health literacy and peer support in schools.

This legislation aims to improve mental health education and promote peer support systems in schools. It focuses on fostering awareness and understanding of mental health issues among students.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may see increased awareness and resources related to mental health available for their children in schools.

Summary

An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House message: Governor vetoed bill on June 17, 2026

  2. Vetoed by Governor on June 17, 2026

  3. Delivered to Governor on June 11, 2026

  4. House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment

  5. Senate proposal of amendment concurred in

  6. Rules suspended and taken up for immediate consideration as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney

  7. Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment

  8. Senate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment

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

  10. Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment

  11. New Business/Third Reading

  12. 3rd reading ordered

  13. Proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare agreed to

  14. Reported favorably by Senator Lyons for Committee on Appropriations

  15. Read 2nd time, reported favorably with proposal of amendment by Senator Gulick for Committee on Health and Welfare

  16. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  17. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare

  18. Unfinished Business/Second Reading

  19. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  20. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare

  21. New Business/Second Reading

  22. Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations

  23. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare

  24. Second Reading

  25. Entered on Notice Calendar

  26. Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Senate Rule 31

  27. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare

  28. Second Reading

  29. Entered on Notice Calendar

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

  31. Read third time and passed

  32. Rep. North of Ferrisburgh asked and was granted leave to withdraw amendment

  33. Rep. North of Ferrisburgh moved to amend the bill

  34. Action Calendar: Action postponed until March 24, 2026

  35. Rep. Berbeco of Winooski moved to postpone action until March 24, 2026, which was agreed to

  36. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  37. Third Reading ordered

  38. Report of Committee on Health Care agreed to

  39. Rep. Bluemle of Burlington recommended for the Committee on Appropriations

  40. Rep. Berbeco of Winooski reported for the Committee on Health Care

  41. Read second time

  42. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  43. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  44. Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)

  45. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

  46. Rep. Conlon of Cornwall moved that the Committee on Education be relieved of the bill and that the same be committed to the Committee on Health Care, which was agreed to

  47. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Education

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (186)

186 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H.817 do?
An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools
Who sponsors H.817?
H.817 is sponsored by Daisy Berbeco (Democrat), Michelle Bos-Lun (Democrat), Rebecca Holcombe (Democrat), and Francis M McFaun (Republican).
What is the current status of H.817?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 29, 2026. It awaits signature.
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