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VT S0243

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Martine Gulick

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • $150,000 appropriated from the General Fund in fiscal year 2027 to the Department of Health for distribution to the Vermont Language Justice Project
  • Funds support creation of public health informational materials for Vermonters who speak languages other than English during disease outbreaks or public health emergencies
  • Vermont Language Justice Project produces videos and materials in 10 to 21 languages commonly spoken in Vermont, with capability to respond to crises within 24 hours
  • Organization lost federal CDC grant funding in January 2025, prompting need for state support
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

An act relating to distributing funds to the Vermont Language Justice Project

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/12/2026
Appropriations2/19/2026
Health and Welfare1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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