H 660 — An act relating to fiscal year 2027 Opioid Abatement Special Fund and Substance Misuse Prevention Special Fund appropriations
Last action — House message: Governor approved bill on June 16, 2026
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Phil Scott (Republican) on May 29, 2026.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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7 sponsors
7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
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In plain language
The bill provides funding for opioid abatement and substance misuse prevention in fiscal year 2027.
This legislation allocates money to two special funds aimed at tackling opioid-related issues and preventing substance misuse. These funds will be used in the fiscal year 2027 to support related initiatives.
What this means for you
- Workers: Workers may benefit from enhanced workplace support programs related to substance misuse prevention.
- Families: This means families may see improved access to resources and programs aimed at reducing substance misuse in their communities.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
342 added · 168 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill H 660 introduces specific funding appropriations from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund for the next fiscal year. It allocates $455,000 for staffing outreach or case management positions to support individuals with substance use disorders, $1.6 million for certified recovery residences, and $850,000 for syringe services. This change is significant as it aims to enhance support and recovery services for those affected by opioid addiction, helping to foster better community health outcomes.
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Subject:
Human services;
opioid use disorder;
Opioid Abatement Special Fund;
fiscal year 2027 appropriations Statement of purpose of bill as introduced:
This bill proposes to make fiscal year 2027 appropriations from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund.
An act relating to fiscal year 2027 Opioid Abatement Special Fund appropriations It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
(TEXT OMITTED IN SHORT-FORM BILLS) * * * Opioid Abatement Special Fund * * * Sec.
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APPROPRIATIONS;
OPIOID ABATEMENT SPECIAL FUND In fiscal year 2027, the following sums shall be appropriated from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund established in 18 V.S.A.
§ 4774:
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.660 Page 2 of 16 (1)(A) $455,000.00 to the Department of Health to fund 26 outreach or case management staff positions within the preferred provider network for the provision of services that increase the motivation of and engagement with individuals with substance use disorder in settings such as police barracks, shelters, social service organizations, and elsewhere in the community.
(B) It is the intent of the General Assembly that these positions shall be funded annually by the Opioid Abatement Special Fund unless and until the Special Fund does not have sufficient monies to fund this expenditure.
(2)(A) $1,600,000.00 to the Department of Health for recovery residences certified by the Vermont Alliance for Recovery Residences.
(B) It is the intent of the General Assembly that recovery residences be funded annually by the Opioid Abatement Special Fund unless and until the Special Fund does not have sufficient monies to fund this expenditure.
(3)(A) $850,000.00 to the Department of Health for syringe services.
(B) It is the intent of the General Assembly that syringe services be funded annually by the Opioid Abatement Special Fund unless and until the Special Fund does not have sufficient monies to fund this expenditure.
(4) $1,100,000.00 to the Department of Corrections to provide peer recovery center coaches in Vermont correctional facilities and in probation and parole offices to provide group and individual coaching and reentry support, which shall not be used to cover administrative expenses.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.660 Page 3 of 16 (5) $250,000.00 to the Department for Children and Families’ Office of Economic Opportunity to support long-term programs at shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness, including harm-reduction supports, transportation to recovery meetings and appointments, and clinical nursing programs.
(6)(A) $900,000.00 to the Department of Health for the creation of new recovery resident beds at National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) certification of level III or above.
(B) $300,000.00 to the Department of Health for the creation of new National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR)-certified recovery resident beds in Brattleboro, Middlebury, Addison, Randolph, Chester, St.
Albans, or any other identified region of the State.
(7) $248,000.00 to the Department of Health for the Prehospital Vermont EMS Buprenorphine Treatment (PREVENT) Program to expand training for emergency service providers on carrying and administering buprenorphine after administering naloxone.
(8) $35,000.00 to the Department of Health to subsidize room and board for individuals in Rutland Mental Health Services’ transitional housing program.
(9) $237,646.00 to the Department of Health for distribution to Springfield Project Action to support public safety enhancement team BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.660 Page 4 of 16 coordinator positions in Bennington, Springfield, Brattleboro, St.
Johnsbury, and central Vermont for the purposes of providing administrative support, meeting facilitation, data tracking, outreach event coordination, and sustainability planning.
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2023 Acts and Resolves No.
22, Sec.
14, as amended by 2024 Acts and Resolves No.
113, Sec.
C.112, is further amended to read:
Sec.
14.
APPROPRIATION;
OPIOID ABATEMENT SPECIAL FUND In fiscal year 2023, the following monies shall be appropriated from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund pursuant to 18 V.S.A.
§ 4774:
(1)(A) $1,500,000 divided equally between four opioid treatment programs $1,056,000 to cover costs associated with partnering with other health care providers to expand satellite locations for the dosing of medications, including costs associated with the satellite locations’ physical facilities, staff time at the satellite locations, and staff time at opioid treatment programs to prepare medications and coordinate with satellite locations;
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(B) the satellite locations established pursuant to this subdivision (1) shall be located in Addison County, and eastern or southern Vermont, and in a facility operated by the Department of Corrections;
(2) $500,000 to establish a second Chittenden Clinic Addiction Treatment Center satellite location in northwestern Vermont;
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2023 Acts and Resolves No.
22, Sec.
14 is amended to read:
Sec.
14.
APPROPRIATION;
OPIOID ABATEMENT SPECIAL FUND In fiscal year 2023, the following monies shall be appropriated from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund pursuant to 18 V.S.A.
§ 4774:
* * * (6) $100,000.00 $91,712.66 to implement a wound care telehealth consultation pilot program for the purpose of utilizing wound care experts to provide telehealth drop-in appointments to address syringe use by individuals with opioid use disorder;
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2024 Acts and Resolves No.
113, Sec.
B.1100 is amended to read:
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B.1100 MISCELLANEOUS FISCAL YEAR 2025 ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS * * * (d) Department of Health.
In fiscal year 2025, funds are appropriated for the following:
* * * (2) $1,000,000 Opioid Abatement Special Fund for grants to providers to establish community-based stabilization beds for individuals transitioning between substance use disorder residential treatment and the recovery system;
[Repealed.] BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.660 Page 6 of 16 * * * Sec.
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18 V.S.A.
§ 4772 is amended to read:
§ 4772.
OPIOID SETTLEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE * * * (c) Powers and duties.
The Advisory Committee shall demonstrate broad ongoing consultation with individuals living with opioid use disorder about their direct experience with related systems, including medication for opioid use disorder, residential treatment, recovery services, harm reduction services, overdose, supervision by the Department of Corrections, and involvement with the Department for Children and Families’ Family Services Division.
To that end, the Advisory Committee shall demonstrate consultation with individuals with direct lived experience of opioid use disorder, frontline support professionals, the Substance Misuse Oversight Prevention and Advisory Council, the Health Equity Advisory Commission, and other stakeholders to identify spending priorities as related to opioid use disorder prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery services and harm reduction strategies for the purpose of providing recommendations to the Governor, the Department of Health, and the General Assembly on prioritizing spending from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund.
Each ongoing funding proposal considered by the Advisory Council shall include a sustainability plan from the applicant to ensure consideration of future expenses and available resources BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.660 Page 7 of 16 apart from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund.
The Advisory Committee shall consider:
(1) the impact of the opioid crisis on communities throughout Vermont, including communities’ abatement needs and proposals for abatement strategies and responses;
(2) the perspectives of and proposals from opioid use disorder prevention coalitions, recovery centers, and medication for opioid use disorder providers;
and (3) the ongoing challenges of the opioid crisis on marginalized populations, including individuals who have a lived experience of opioid use disorder.
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FISCAL YEAR 2028 PROPOSAL SUSPENSION The Opioid Settlement Advisory Council shall not accept new funding proposals from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund for fiscal year 2028, unless a proposal was previously identified in statute as intended for annual funding.
It instead shall review the outcomes of programs and initiatives previously funded through the Opioid Abatement Special Fund to assess effectiveness and long-term sustainability, where applicable.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.660 Page 8 of 16 * * * Substance Misuse Prevention Special Fund * * * Sec.
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APPROPRIATION;
SUBTANCE USE DISORDER PREVENTION SERVICES In fiscal year 2027, the following monies shall be appropriated from the Substance Misuse Prevention Special Fund established pursuant to 18 V.S.A.
§ 4812:
(1) $288,935.00 to the Department of Health for distribution to Elevate Youth Services to support the creation of a low-barrier, drop-in teen center in Barre to provide food, activities, positive adults role models, peer counselors, prevention and recovery programming, and direct connection to treatments;
(2) $124,999.00 to the Department of Health for distribution to the Greater Falls Connections to enhance youth engagement and education and to expand prevention-focused staffing and youth programming space in response to increasing community need;
(3) $200,000.00 to the Department of Health for distribution to Interaction:
Friends for Change to increase access to community-based therapy, housing, crisis, medical, recovery, and employment supports for youth in Windham County;
and (4) $26,697.00 to the Department of Health for distribution to Winooski Partnership for Prevention to provide funding for staff time and stipends for BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.660 Page 9 of 16 partners to deliver medicine safety education to elementary-aged youth during school with family engagement.
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EFFECTIVE DATE This act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.
Sec.
§§ 4774: 4774:
VTBILL LEG #388209 v.1 AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.660 Page 210 of 816 (3)(A) $850,000.00 to the Department of Health for syringe services.
VTBILL LEG #388209 v.1 AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.660 Page 311 of 816 (7) $248,000.00 to the Department of Health for the Prehospital Vermont EMS Buprenorphine Treatment (PREVENT) Program to expand training for emergency service providers on carrying and administering buprenorphine after administering naloxone.
(11) $124,999.00 to the Department of Health for distribution to the Greater Falls Connections to enhance youth engagement and education and to BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.660 Page 12 of 16 expand prevention-focused staffing and youth programming space in response to increasing community need.
VT LEG #388209 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.660 Page 4 of 8 (12) $200,000.00 to the Department of Health for distribution to Interaction:
§§ 703, 703, unless reverted by a future act of the General Assembly, the appropriations made in accordance with this section shall carryforward until fully expended.
(1)(A) $1,500,000 divided equally between four opioid treatment programs to cover costs associated with partnering with other health care providers to expand satellite locations for the dosing of medications, including BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.660 Page 13 of 16 costs associated with the satellite locations’ physical facilities, staff time at the VT LEG #388209 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.660 Page 5 of 8 satellite locations, and staff time at opioid treatment programs to prepare medications and coordinate with satellite locations;
§§ 4772 4772 is amended to read:
To that end, the Advisory Committee shall demonstrate consultation with individuals with direct lived experience of opioid use disorder, frontline support professionals, the Substance Misuse Oversight Prevention and Advisory Council,BILL theAS HealthPASSED EquityBY AdvisoryTHE Commission,HOUSE andH.660 otherPage stakeholders14 toof VT16 LEGCouncil, #388209the v.1Health ASEquity PASSEDAdvisory BYCommission, HOUSEand H.660other Pagestakeholders 6to of 8 identify spending priorities as related to opioid use disorder prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery services and harm reduction strategies for the purpose of providing recommendations to the Governor, the Department of Health, and the General Assembly on prioritizing spending from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund.
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FISCAL YEAR 2028 PROPOSAL SUSPENSION VT LEG #388209 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.660 Page 7 of 8 (a) On or before December 1, 2026, the Department of Health shall review all previous appropriations from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund and make recommendations to the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee, the House Committee on Human Services, and the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare regarding which appropriations could be funded in future years by the Substance Misuse Prevention Special Fund established pursuant to 18 V.S.A.
§§ 4812. 4812.
3420892313 VDH-Opioid Sp.
Fund Prov Satellites 444,000.00 3420892313BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.660 Page 16 of 16 VDH-Opioid Sp.
Fund Wound Care 8,287.34 3420892501 VDH-Opioid Sp.
Fund Stabilization Beds 1,000,000.00 VT LEG #388209 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.660 Page 8 of 8 Sec.
VT LEG #388209 v.1
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Action History
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House message: Governor approved bill on June 16, 2026
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Signed by Governor on June 16, 2026
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Delivered to the Governor on June 10, 2026
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House message: House adopted Conference Committee report
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Committee of Conference report adopted (House bill)
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Rules suspended and taken up for immediate consideration, pending entry on Notice Calendar, as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney
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Senate Message: Report of Committee of Conference adopted
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Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth
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Committee of Conference report adopted
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Committee of Conference report submitted by Senator Lyons for Committee, text
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Committee of Conference report
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Committee of Conference report
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Entered on Notice Calendar
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Senate Message: Committee of Conference members appointed
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Committee of Conference appointed: Senators Lyons, Gulick, and Benson
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House message: House refused to concur in Senate proposal of amendment & requested Conference Committee; House Conference Committee members appointed
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Rules suspended and bill messaged forthwith to the Senate as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney
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Speaker appointed Reps. Wood of Waterbury, Maguire of Rutland City, and Bluemle of Burlington as members of the Committee of Conference on the part of the House
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Senate proposal of amendment not concurred in and Committee of Conference requested upon motion of Rep. Wood of Waterbury
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Rules suspended and taken up for immediate consideration as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney
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Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Senate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
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Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
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Pending third reading, motion to amend Senate proposal of amendment disagreed to on roll call, requested by Senator Collamore, Failed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 12, Nays = 18
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Consideration resumed
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Consideration postponed without objection
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Roll Call, Requested by Sen. Collamore
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Proposal of amendment by Senator(s) Ingalls; text
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Pending third reading, Senator Norris, Baruth, Brennan, and Perchlik proposal of amendment, agreed to
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New Business/Third Reading
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3rd reading ordered
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Proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare, as amended, agreed to
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Proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare amended as recommended by Committee on Appropriations
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Reported favorably by Senator Lyons for Committee on Appropriations with proposal of amendment
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Read 2nd time, reported favorably with proposal of amendment by Senator Lyons for Committee on Health and Welfare
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Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Appropriations
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Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare
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Unfinished Business/Second Reading
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Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Appropriations
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Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare
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Unfinished Business/Second Reading
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Favorable report by Committee on Appropriations
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Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare
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New Business/Second Reading
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Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Appropriations
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Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare
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Second Reading
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Entered on Notice Calendar
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Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Senate Rule 31
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Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare
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Second Reading
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Entered on Notice Calendar
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Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
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Read third time and passed
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Action Calendar: Third Reading
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Third Reading ordered
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Report of Committee on Human Services, as amended, agreed to
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Report of Committee on Human Services amended as recommended by Committee on Appropriations
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Rep. Bluemle of Burlington recommended for the Committee on Appropriations
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Rep. Maguire of Rutland City reported for the Committee on Human Services
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Read second time
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Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
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Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
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Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)
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Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services
Sponsors
- Theresa A Wood · Primary
- Daniel A Noyes · Primary
- Golrang "Rey" Garofano · Primary
- Zon Eastes · Primary
- Esme Cole · Primary
- Doug Bishop · Primary
- Eric Maguire · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on · 17 voted No
Sponsors (7)
- Theresa A Wood Democrat
- Daniel A Noyes Democrat
- Golrang "Rey" Garofano Democrat
- Zon Eastes Democrat
- Esme Cole Democrat
- Doug Bishop Democrat
- Eric Maguire Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (183)
183 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 183 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat/Progressive | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Progressive/Democrat | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 40% | 60% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| White | — | Nay |
| Ram Hinsdale | — | Nay |
| Alison Clarkson | Democrat | Nay |
| Ann E Cummings | Democrat | Nay |
| Joseph "Joe" D Major | Democrat | Nay |
| Martine Larocque L Gulick | Democrat | Nay |
| Nader A Hashim | Democrat | Nay |
| Robert Plunkett | Democrat | Nay |
| Ruth E Hardy | Democrat | Nay |
| Seth Bongartz | Democrat | Nay |
| Thomas I Chittenden | Democrat | Yea |
| Virginia "Ginny" V Lyons | Democrat | Nay |
| Andrew J Perchlik | Democrat/Progressive | Nay |
| Anne E Watson | Democrat/Progressive | Nay |
| Philip E Baruth | Democrat/Progressive | Nay |
| Tanya C Vyhovsky | Progressive/Democrat | Nay |
| Brian P Collamore | Republican | Yea |
| Christopher P Mattos | Republican | Yea |
| David H Weeks | Republican | Yea |
| Jim F Harrison | Republican | Nay |
| John Benson | Republican | Nay |
| John S Morley III | Republican | Nay |
| Patrick "Pat" M Brennan | Republican | Yea |
| Randy D Brock | Republican | Yea |
| Richard A Westman | Republican | Yea |
| Robert W Norris | Republican | Yea |
| Russ H Ingalls | Republican | Yea |
| Scott L Beck | Republican | Yea |
| Steven Heffernan | Republican | Yea |
| Terry K Williams | Republican | Yea |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors H 660?
- H 660 is sponsored by Theresa A Wood (Democrat), Daniel A Noyes (Democrat), Golrang "Rey" Garofano (Democrat), Zon Eastes (Democrat), Esme Cole (Democrat), Doug Bishop (Democrat), and Eric Maguire (Republican).
- What is the current status of H 660?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2026. Enacted.
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