Vermont 2026 Biennium Status: Enacted

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

Last action — House message: Governor approved bill on June 16, 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 March 17, 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 70% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum.

This legislation creates a framework to address homelessness in Vermont by establishing a response continuum. It aims to facilitate coordinated services and support for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Summary

An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House message: Governor approved bill on June 16, 2026

  2. Signed by Governor on June 16, 2026

  3. Delivered to Governor on June 10, 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, pending entry on Notice Calendar, as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney

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

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

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

  10. New Business/Third Reading

  11. 3rd reading ordered

  12. Proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare, as amended, agreed to

  13. Proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare amended as recommended by Committee on Appropriations

  14. Reported favorably by Senator Lyons for Committee on Appropriations with proposal of amendment

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

  16. Favorable report with proposal of amendment 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 with proposal of amendment 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 with proposal of amendment 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. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  33. Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 69 of 137 to Pass -- Yeas = 133, Nays = 4

  34. Third Reading ordered

  35. Rep. Wood of Waterbury demanded yeas and nays

  36. Rep. Wood of Waterbury, Bishop of Colchester, Cole of Hartford, Eastes of Guilford, Garofano of Essex, Maguire of Rutland City, McGill of Bridport, and Noyes of Wolcott moved to amend the bill, which was agreed to

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

  38. Rep. Maguire of Rutland City spoke for the Committee on Human Services

  39. Read second time

  40. Action Calendar: Action postponed until March 27, 2026

  41. Rep. Maguire of Rutland City moved to postpone action until March 27, 2026, which was agreed to

  42. Action Calendar: Action postponed until March 26, 2026

  43. Rep. Maguire of Rutland City moved to postpone action until March 26, 2026, which was agreed to

  44. Action Calendar: Favorable

  45. Notice Calendar: Favorable

  46. Committee bill read first time and referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)

Sponsors

  • House Committee on Human Services · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • House Committee on Human Services

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (189)

189 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

Which was agreed to

Passed 133 Yea · 4 Nay · 12 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 76006
Independent 5000
Republican 40404
Unaffiliated 7002
Progressive/Democrat 3000
Republican/Democrat 2000
Total 1334012
% of votes cast 89%3%0%8%
How each member voted (149)
Member Party Vote
Brown of Richmond — Yea
Casey of Hubbardton — Not Voting
Casey of Montpelier — Yea
Hooper of Randolph — Yea
Long of Newfane — Yea
Taylor of Mendon — Yea
Taylor of Milton — Yea
White of Bethel — Not Voting
White of Waitsfield — Yea
Abbey Duke Democrat Yea
Alice M. M Emmons Democrat Yea
Alyssa Black Democrat Yea
Amy D Sheldon Democrat Yea
Amy D Sheldon Democrat Yea
Angela Arsenault Democrat Yea
Barbara Rachelson Democrat Yea
Bram Kleppner Democrat Yea
Brian Minier Democrat Yea
Bridget M Burkhardt Democrat Yea
Carol Ode Democrat Yea
Charles A Kimbell Democrat Yea
Chea Waters Evans Democrat Yea
Christopher Morrow Democrat Yea
Daisy Berbeco Democrat Yea
Daniel A Noyes Democrat Yea
Dara Torre Democrat Yea
David K Durfee Democrat Yea
David W Yacovone Democrat Yea
Doug Bishop Democrat Yea
Edward "Teddy" Waszazak Democrat Yea
Edye Graning Democrat Yea
Ela Chapin Democrat Not Voting
Elizabeth L Burrows Democrat Yea
Emilie K Kornheiser Democrat Yea
Emilie Krasnow Democrat Yea
Emily Carris Duncan Democrat Not Voting
Erin Brady Democrat Yea
Esme Cole Democrat Yea
Gayle S Pezzo Democrat Yea
Golrang "Rey" Garofano Democrat Yea
Herb Olson Democrat Yea
Ian Goodnow Democrat Yea
James W Masland Democrat Yea
Jill L Krowinski Democrat Not Voting
John K O'Brien Democrat Yea
John L Bartholomew Democrat Yea
Jonathan Cooper Democrat Yea
Jubilee McGill Democrat Yea
Karen Lueders Democrat Yea
Karen N Dolan Democrat Yea
Kate Lalley Democrat Yea
Kate McCann Democrat Yea
Kate Nugent Democrat Yea
Kathleen C James Democrat Yea
Kevin "Coach" B Christie Democrat Not Voting
Kristi C Morris Democrat Yea
Larry Satcowitz Democrat Yea
Leanne Harple Democrat Yea
Leonora Dodge Democrat Yea
Leslie Goldman Democrat Yea
Lori Houghton Democrat Yea
Lucy Boyden Democrat Yea
Marc B Mihaly Democrat Yea
Martin J LaLonde Democrat Yea
Mary E. E Howard Democrat Yea
Mary-Katherine A Stone Democrat Yea
Matthew J Birong Democrat Yea
Michael Mrowicki Democrat Yea
Michael N Hoyt Democrat Yea
Michael Nigro Democrat Yea
Michelle Bos-Lun Democrat Yea
Mollie S. S Burke Democrat Yea
Mollie S. S Burke Democrat Yea
Monique Priestley Democrat Yea
Peter C Conlon Democrat Yea
Phil Pouech Democrat Yea
R. Scott Campbell Democrat Yea
Rebecca Holcombe Democrat Yea
Robert Hunter Democrat Yea
Robin P Scheu Democrat Not Voting
Sarah "Sarita" C Austin Democrat Yea
Saudia LaMont Democrat Not Voting
Shawn Sweeney Democrat Yea
Theresa A Wood Democrat Yea
Thomas S Stevens Democrat Yea
Tiffany Bluemle Democrat Yea
Timothy R. R Corcoran II Democrat Yea
Trevor J Squirrell Democrat Yea
Wendy A Critchlow Democrat Yea
William "Will" Greer Democrat Yea
Zon Eastes Democrat Yea
Anne B. B Donahue Independent Yea
Jed Lipsky Independent Yea
Joseph Parsons Independent Yea
Laura H Sibilia Independent Yea
Troy Headrick Independent Yea
Brian J Cina Progressive/Democrat Yea
Chloe Tomlinson Progressive/Democrat Yea
Kate Logan Progressive/Democrat Yea
Allen "Penny" R Demar Republican Yea
Anthony "Tony" Micklus Republican Not Voting
Beth M Quimby Republican Yea
Brenda Steady Republican Nay
Carolyn W Branagan Republican Yea
Chris Keyser Republican Yea
Christopher "Chris" A Pritchard Republican Yea
Christopher Howland Republican Yea
David "Dave" Bosch Republican Yea
Deborah "Debbie" C Dolgin Republican Yea
Debra L Powers Republican Yea
Eileen G Dickinson Republican Yea
Eric Maguire Republican Yea
Francis M McFaun Republican Yea
Gina M Galfetti Republican Yea
Gregory "Greg" Burtt Republican Yea
Jack H Brigham Republican Yea
James A Gregoire Republican Not Voting
Joseph "Joe" Luneau Republican Nay
Joshua Dobrovich Republican Yea
Kenneth "Ken" L Wells Republican Yea
Kenneth W Goslant Republican Yea
Kevin C Winter Republican Not Voting
Larry Labor Republican Yea
Leland J Morgan Republican Yea
Lisa A Hango Republican Yea
Mark A Higley Republican Yea
Martha A Feltus Republican Yea
Mary A. A Morrissey Republican Yea
Matt E Walker Republican Yea
Michael "Mike" Southworth Republican Yea
Michael "Mike" Tagliavia Republican Yea
Michael Boutin Republican Yea
Michael J Marcotte Republican Yea
Michael R Morgan Republican Yea
Patricia A McCoy Republican Yea
Richard J Bailey Republican Not Voting
Richard M Nelson Republican Yea
Rob North Republican Yea
Sandra "Sandy" H Pinsonault Republican Yea
Thomas "Tom" F Charlton Republican Yea
Thomas B Burditt Republican Yea
Todd Nielsen Republican Nay
VL L Coffin IV Republican Yea
Wayne A Laroche Republican Nay
William P Canfield Republican Yea
Woodman H Page Republican Yea
Zachary J Harvey Republican Yea
Alicia Malay Republican/Democrat Yea
Ashley R Bartley Republican/Democrat Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does H.938 do?
An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum
Who sponsors H.938?
H.938 is sponsored by House Committee on Human Services.
What is the current status of H.938?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 17, 2026. Enacted.
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