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VT H0521

An act relating to health insurance coverage for donated human breast milk


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Introduced
05/21/2025
In Committee
05/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Session

Bill Summary

This bill proposes to require health insurance plans and the Dr. Dynasaur program to cover pasteurized donated human breast milk for infants under 12 months of age under certain circumstances.

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Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care (on 05/21/2025)

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