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VT H0305
VT H0305An act relating to prescriptions for psychotropic medications used by children and youth in the Dr. Dynasaur program
summary
Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to enhance oversight, informed consent, and accountability related to prescriptions for psychotropic medications used by children and youth in the Dr. Dynasaur program.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve how psychotropic medications, which are drugs that affect mood, perception, or behavior, are prescribed to children and youth enrolled in the Dr. Dynasaur program, a state-funded health insurance program for low-income families. The proposed changes focus on strengthening the process for obtaining informed consent from parents or guardians before a prescription is issued, ensuring that they fully understand the medication's purpose, potential benefits, and risks. Additionally, the bill seeks to enhance oversight of these prescriptions and increase accountability for healthcare providers involved in prescribing these powerful medications to young individuals.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Daisy Berbeco (D)*,
Emily Carris-Duncan (D),
Brian Cina (D),
Esme Cole (D),
Wendy Critchlow (D),
Penny Demar (R),
Anne Donahue (I),
Leslie Goldman (D),
Bram Kleppner (D),
Saudia Lamont (D),
Kate Logan (D),
Topper McFaun (R),
Woody Page (R),
Kirk White (D),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care (on 02/21/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.305 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0305/H-0305%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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