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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to require the Department of Health to distribute funds to the Vermont Language Justice Project for the creation of informational materials related to a disease outbreak or other public health emergency.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, requires the Department of Health to allocate $150,000 from the General Fund to the Vermont Language Justice Project in fiscal year 2027, specifically to create informational materials for individuals in Vermont who do not speak English, in preparation for a disease outbreak or other public health emergency.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Appropriations (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.243 |
| Fiscal Note - S.243 – An act relating to distributing funds to the Vermont Language Justice Project, As recommended by the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Draft 2.1 | https://ljfo.vermont.gov/assets/Publications/2025-2026-Senate-Bills/2026-S.243-VT-Language-Justice-Project-SHW-passed.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0243/S-0243%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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