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VT H0140
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Holcombe
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AI Summary
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Department of Health would administer grants of up to $10,000 per municipality to establish community nurse or community care coordinator programs in Vermont cities, towns, and incorporated villages
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Municipalities must demonstrate a dedicated financial account, legislative body approval, fiscal transparency, and a plan for ongoing funding after grant eligibility ends
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New programs receive priority over existing programs seeking expansion funding, and municipalities are limited to a maximum of five annual grants
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Two or more municipalities may submit joint applications to share community nurse or care coordinator services
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Appropriates $200,000 from the General Fund in fiscal year 2026, with intent to appropriate $200,000 annually thereafter; effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
An act relating to the provision of grants for community nurses and community care coordinators working in collaboration with municipalities
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services
2/4/2025