Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

H 197 — An act relating to establishing peer support positions for housing stability

Last action — Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services

  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 February 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (186)

186 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

housing
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors H 197?
H 197 is sponsored by Theresa A Wood (Democrat), Eric Maguire (Republican), Esme Cole (Democrat), and Jubilee McGill (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 197?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track H 197?
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