Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H 569 — An act relating to the role of advanced practice registered nurses in hospital care

Last action — Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill allows advanced practice registered nurses to be responsible for patients' care in hospitals.

  • 18 V.S.A. § 1852

    The patient shall have an attending physician who is responsible for coordinating a the patient’s care. → The patient shall have an attending physician or APRN who is responsible for coordinating a the patient’s care.

    It allows either a physician or an APRN to coordinate a patient's care.

  • 18 V.S.A. § 1852

    the patient’s → his or her

    It standardizes terminology regarding the patient's rights.

  • 18 V.S.A. § 1852

    the patient’s → his or her

    It clarifies that both physicians and APRNs are responsible for the patient's care.

  • 18 V.S.A. § 1852

    the patient’s → his or her

    It emphasizes patient clarity regarding rights.

  • 18 V.S.A. § 1905

    all patients admitted to the hospital shall be under the care of a State registered and licensed practicing physician as defined by the laws of the State of Vermont physician licensed pursuant to 26 V.S.A. chapter 23 or 33 → all patients admitted to the hospital shall be under the care of a State registered and licensed practicing physician licensed pursuant to 26 V.S.A. chapter 23 or 33 or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed pursuant to 26 V.S.A. chapter 28, subchapter 2.

    It expands the qualifications for who can provide patient care in hospitals to include APRNs.

  • 18 V.S.A. § 1905

    physician as defined by the laws of the State of Vermont

    It removes redundant language regarding defining a physician.

  • 18 V.S.A. § 1905

    physician or advanced practice registered nurse. → physician or advanced practice registered nurse.

    It maintains the inclusion of both types of professionals in the licensing requirement.

Action History

  1. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (189)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors H 569?
H 569 is sponsored by Leslie Goldman (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 569?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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