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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to require the Agency of Human Services and stakeholders to create a blue zone blueprint for implementation in Vermont after completing a public engagement campaign that includes education, media outreach, and participatory decision making. The public engagement campaign shall establish a shared definition of “blue zone” throughout the State and assess existing local strengths, assets, resources, needs, and gaps in services for the purpose of identifying opportunities to pursue blue zone status in Vermont.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Agency of Human Services and other involved parties to develop a "blue zone blueprint," which is a plan to help Vermont communities become recognized as "blue zones." Blue zones are areas where people tend to live longer and healthier lives, often due to lifestyle factors. To create this blueprint, the agency will first conduct a public engagement campaign involving education, media outreach, and opportunities for people to participate in decision-making. This campaign aims to establish a common understanding of what a blue zone means for Vermont and to identify the existing strengths, resources, needs, and service gaps within local communities, all with the goal of finding ways for Vermont to achieve blue zone status.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.852 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0852/H-0852%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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