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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to expand the number and type of professionals who can serve as a qualified mental health professional.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of a "qualified mental health professional" to include a broader range of licensed or certified professionals who provide mental health services, such as physicians, advanced practice registered nurses specializing in psychiatric mental health, psychologists, social workers, clinical mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychoanalysts, in addition to those already recognized. This change aims to increase the number of individuals who can perform duties related to mental health treatment and evaluation, including conducting emergency examinations, providing expert testimony in court, and authorizing outpatient treatment for minors without parental consent, and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Joshua Dobrovich (R)*,
David Bosch (R),
Gregory Burtt (R),
Voranus Coffin (R),
Gina Galfetti (R),
Kenneth Goslant (R),
Sandra Pinsonault (R),
Michael Tagliavia (R),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care (on 01/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.765 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0765/H-0765%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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