VT S0076

Department of Health's health equity data report to the legislature changes from annual submission to every three years, beginning in 2028 with reports due by January 15

Health equity analysis must examine disparities by race, ethnicity, primary language, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status

Cancer registry and ALS registry disclosure requirements updated to replace academic committee approval with institutional review board or privacy board approval under 45 C.F.R. § 164.512(i)(1)(i)(A) and (B) for researchers seeking confidential information

Commissioner may share ALS registry data with researchers and state, regional, or national registries through data protection agreements, provided privacy protections are maintained and only minimum necessary information is disclosed

Effective date: July 1, 2025