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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to require each hospital’s board of directors to include at least two representatives of the public. It would also require hospitals to provide information to the Green Mountain Care Board when they adjust the compensation for their executives.
AI Summary
This bill requires hospitals to include at least two public representatives on their boards of directors, appointed by the Governor, who will have the same rights and responsibilities as other board members and will consider the interests of patients, employees, and the community when making decisions. Additionally, hospitals must establish a compensation committee, which will include at least two of these public representatives, to review and recommend executive compensation packages. Furthermore, before approving any changes to executive compensation, hospitals must submit detailed information about compensation benchmarks, surveys, and bonus criteria to the Green Mountain Care Board, a state agency that oversees healthcare costs and access, for review. The Green Mountain Care Board can also hire experts at the hospital's expense to help evaluate this information, and while hospitals can designate this information as confidential, the Board must still adhere to public records laws.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Hearing (00:00:00 1/15/2026 ) (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.188 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0188/S-0188%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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