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VT H0219
Bill
Status
Vetoed
5/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Troy Headrick
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Department of Corrections Family Support Program to provide free parenting and family support services to incarcerated parents and guardians at all Vermont correctional facilities
- Initial implementation required at Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility and Northern State Correctional Facility
- Program services include parenting skills training, child-friendly visitation spaces for in-person and virtual visits, reentry support, and coordination with services for children and caregivers
- Department must submit annual reports to legislative committees by July 1 on program funding, participation, outcomes, and progress toward statewide implementation and gender parity
- Effective date of July 1, 2025; program operates contingent on appropriated funding
Legislative Description
An act relating to establishing the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program
Last Action
Rep. Emmons of Springfield moved to commit the bill to the Committee on Corrections and Institutions, which was agreed to
5/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Appropriations4/24/2025
Institutions3/25/2025
Appropriations3/11/2025
Corrections and Institutions2/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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