Vermont Bill Book

This bill would change unemployment insurance eligibility and benefits

If you lose your job, this bill could affect whether you get unemployment benefits and how much you get, so it's a good time to weigh in on the proposed changes

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear information. Unknown
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No clear information. Unknown
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No clear information. Unknown

• Official text (VT H0235)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.235
• LegiScan — H0235https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/H0235/2025

The bill would let businesses claim a tax credit for money they spend on advertising with local media, lowering their tax bill.

Citizens could see less state revenue, which might mean higher taxes or fewer services, while advertisers get a cheaper way to promote locally.

Media

• Accountability (neutral) — No new oversight mechanisms added. Bill does not change accountability structures
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No rights removed or added. Bill does not affect personal rights
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Tax credit reduces state revenue. Cost shifts to taxpayers
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Bill only introduced, details sparse. Limited public information at this stage
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Benefit goes to advertisers, not taxpayers. Financial advantage for businesses advertising locally

• Official text (VT H0377)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.377
• LegiScan — H0377https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/H0377/2025

The bill would change who can get unemployment benefits and how much they receive, affecting people who lose jobs.

If it passes, some jobless workers might find it harder to qualify for aid, while others could see more help, so voters should watch the debate and let their voices be heard now.

Workers

• Accountability (neutral) — unknown impact. No clear changes to accountability shown
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — unknown impact. Unclear effect on workers' rights
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — unknown impact. Cost implications not specified
• Process Transparency (neutral) — unknown impact. Procedural details limited
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — unknown impact. Funding changes not described

• Official text (VT S0037)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.37
• LegiScan — S0037https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/S0037/2025

The bill would change the rules for declaring a homestead and getting a property tax credit, which could affect your home tax bill.

Homeowners might see a bigger or smaller tax break depending on the new rules. It's important to watch this bill now because it could change how much you pay each year.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear changes to oversight. Bill text does not specify new accountability measures.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Unclear impact on homeowner rights. Changes to tax credit may affect rights to claim credit.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Cost shift not specified. Potential cost shift to taxpayers unknown.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Bill just introduced, limited info. No details on public input.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes noted. Bill does not mention new funding sources.

• Official text (VT H0486)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.486
• LegiScan — H0486https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/H0486/2025

The bill would let companies claim a refundable tax credit when they buy new machines, giving them cash back if the credit exceeds their taxes.

Tax credits help businesses afford upgrades, but they lower state revenue, meaning taxpayers may pay more later; supporters say it spurs jobs, opponents warn about the cost.

Manufacturing equipment

• Accountability (neutral) — no change. bill does not alter oversight of businesses
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no impact. does not affect individual legal rights
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — tax credit reduces revenue. state funds credit from general fund, shifting cost to taxpayers
• Process Transparency (neutral) — no change. bill does not change how decisions are made
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — benefits businesses. refundable credit gives cash back to firms that invest in equipment

Pushing for it: Businesses
Bearing the cost: Taxpayers

• Official text (VT S0312)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.312
• LegiScan — S0312https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/S0312/2025

This bill would update health insurance rules to make them clearer for everyone.

It's important to watch how this bill changes health insurance rules, as it could affect how people get care and understand their options.

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear accountability measures mentioned.. The text does not specify how accountability will be improved.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No new rights or protections provided.. The bill focuses on reorganizing existing statutes without adding new protections.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Cost implications are unclear.. The bill does not mention who will bear any costs related to the updates.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No transparency measures included.. The bill does not outline how the process will be more transparent.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Funding details are not provided.. There are no details on funding in the bill.

• Official text (VT H0095)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.95
• LegiScan — H0095https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/H0095/2025

This bill would change how people can sign up for Medicare supplement insurance, which could affect their healthcare coverage.

It's important to pay attention to this bill as it could change how easily seniors get the extra help they need for medical costs.

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear accountability measures in the text.. Unknown
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No significant rights changes mentioned.. Unknown
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Impact on costs is unclear.. Unknown
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No transparency issues noted.. Unknown
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Funding details are not provided.. Unknown

• Official text (VT H0275)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.275
• LegiScan — H0275https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/H0275/2025

This bill would change health insurance rules, but it's unclear how it helps people.

It's important to watch this bill as it moves forward. It could affect your health insurance, but we need more details to see if it's good or bad.

• Accountability (neutral) — Unclear effects on accountability. The bill does not specify how it will hold insurers accountable.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No clear rights changes. The text does not detail any changes to consumer rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Cost impact unknown. It's unclear who will pay for any changes.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Lacks transparency details. The bill does not explain how it will be implemented.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Funding details missing. No information on funding sources or impacts.

• Official text (VT H0585)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.585
• LegiScan — H0585https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/H0585/2025

This bill would require better reporting of health data to help everyone get better care.

If this bill passes, it could help people by making health care fairer. But we need to see how it will work in practice.

• Accountability (neutral) — The bill aims to improve data transparency.. It could hold health providers accountable.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct rights are affected.. It focuses on data reporting, not personal rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Costs are unclear at this stage.. It is unknown who will pay for the data reporting.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — The process is still ongoing.. More details will emerge as it moves through the legislature.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Funding details are not provided.. The bill does not mention any specific funding sources.

• Official text (VT S0076)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.76
• LegiScan — S0076https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/S0076/2025

The bill would change how farms get water quality permits, possibly adding new rules that could affect how they manage waste.

Citizens could see cleaner rivers if the bill adds oversight, but farmers might face higher paperwork and costs, so they should speak up now while the bill is still being shaped.

Farming

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear change to who is held accountable.. The text does not specify new accountability measures.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct impact on personal rights.. The bill deals with permits, not individual legal rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Potential cost shift to farms.. New permit rules could increase expenses for farming operations.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Unclear if the bill adds transparency.. The summary gives no detail on public notice or reporting.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes mentioned.. The bill does not reference new spending or revenue sources.

• Official text (VT S0100)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.100
• LegiScan — S0100https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/S0100/2025

This bill would tell Vermont state offices to keep private medical information safe for people with autism, especially with new federal plans for health databases.

This bill is a special message from the Vermont House. It would tell all state offices to protect the private health information and rights of Vermonters with autism. This is important because the U.S. government plans to make new databases about autism. This bill would make sure Vermont stands up for its people's privacy. Even though it is not a law, it shows what the House thinks is important. You can tell your lawmakers you agree or disagree with this message.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Urges state agencies to protect privacy.. The resolution would urge all State agencies, departments, and offices to protect civil rights and privacy.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Aims to protect personal privacy and civil rights.. The resolution would urge protection of civil rights, medical confidentiality, and all aspects of personal privacy.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No direct cost shift mentioned.. The resolution does not mention any specific costs or who would pay for them.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — A resolution is a transparent way to express legislative opinion.. This is a House resolution, which is a public statement of the chamber's position.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding is mentioned in the resolution.. The resolution does not include any funding provisions.

Pushing for it: Vermonters with autism, their families, and privacy advocates.
Bearing the cost: Not applicable, as this is a protective measure.

• Official text (VT HR0009)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.R.9
• LegiScan — HR0009https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/HR0009/2025

The bill would increase tax credits, giving households more money back on their state income taxes.

People could get bigger refunds, helping families stretch their budgets, while the state will need to fund the credits, so voters should watch the discussion.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No new oversight mechanisms added. The bill does not change who monitors tax credit distribution.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Expands benefits to taxpayers. More tax credits give households greater financial relief.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — State budget must pay for larger credits. The extra refunds are funded by state revenue.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process. Bill follows normal committee referral and reading steps.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Unclear funding source. No specific financing plan is outlined in the text.

Pushing for it: taxpayers
Bearing the cost: state budget

• Official text (VT H0483)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.483
• LegiScan — H0483https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/H0483/2025

This bill would help people by making businesses accept cash and lowering credit card fees.

If this bill passes, it could save you money on fees and make it easier to pay with cash. Now is the time to support it.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Supports consumer rights.. The bill helps consumers by ensuring cash is accepted.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects payment options.. It gives people the choice to pay with cash.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No clear cost shift.. The bill does not shift costs to consumers.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Introduced bill.. The bill is still in early stages.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes.. The bill does not require new funding.

• Official text (VT S0135)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.135
• LegiScan — S0135https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/S0135/2025

The bill would stop towns from adding extra charges when you pay your water or electric bill online.

Citizens would keep more of their money and not be forced to pay hidden fees, while municipalities lose a small revenue source.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — bill bans fees. prevents municipalities from adding fees
• Rights & Protections (helps) — protects consumer right to pay without extra cost. removes convenience fee
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — keeps cost on municipality. no extra charge to consumers
• Process Transparency (neutral) — standard legislative process. bill introduced, committee referral
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no new funding. does not allocate money

• Official text (VT H0265)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.265
• LegiScan — H0265https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/H0265/2025

This bill would help people get better insurance for prosthetic and orthotic devices, making them more affordable.

If this bill passes, more people could afford the devices they need to live better lives. Now is the time to support it.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Improves access to necessary medical devices.. The bill aims to ensure coverage for essential devices.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Supports patients needing prosthetics and orthotics.. It enhances rights to necessary health coverage.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Costs may shift to insurers.. Insurers would cover more, possibly increasing premiums.

• Official text (VT H0432)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.432
• LegiScan — H0432https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/H0432/2025

The bill would let emergency responders claim a tax credit, lowering the amount of state income tax they owe.

Supporters say the credit rewards brave responders and puts extra cash in their pockets, which can help with everyday bills. Critics worry the lost tax revenue could mean less money for schools or roads.

Workers

• Accountability (neutral) — no new oversight. bill does not change accountability mechanisms
• Rights & Protections (helps) — adds benefit. provides tax credit to responders
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — cost to state. tax credit reduces state revenue, not consumer costs
• Process Transparency (neutral) — standard referral. bill is just introduced and sent to committee
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — reduces revenue. tax credit lowers overall tax collections

• Official text (VT H0300)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.300
• LegiScan — H0300https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/H0300/2025

The bill would give families who care for relatives a tax credit, lowering the amount of tax they owe.

This could help everyday caregivers afford care, but it also means the state will collect less revenue, which could affect other services.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No new oversight created. Bill adds credit but does not change agency duties
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Supports caregivers. Provides financial relief to families caring for relatives
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — State loses revenue. Tax credit reduces tax collections
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process. Bill is introduced and referred to Finance Committee
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Shifts cost to taxpayers. Credit reduces tax intake, shifting cost to public funds

• Official text (VT S0231)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.231
• LegiScan — S0231https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/S0231/2025

The bill would require health insurers to pay for biomarker tests, helping patients get needed diagnostics without extra out‑of‑pocket costs.

Every Vermont resident could see faster, cheaper access to personalized medicine, but insurers may raise premiums to cover the new expense, so voters should watch the debate.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — neutral. Bill does not add new oversight
• Rights & Protections (helps) — positive. adds coverage right for patients
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — cost shift. insurers pay for tests, may affect premiums
• Process Transparency (neutral) — neutral. standard committee process
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — neutral. no new funding provisions

• Official text (VT H0136)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.136
• LegiScan — H0136https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/H0136/2025

This bill would help people get better health insurance for fertility care, which is important for starting families.

If this bill passes, more people could afford fertility treatments, making it easier for them to have children. It's a good time to support this change.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear accountability measures mentioned.. Unknown
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Increases access to fertility care.. Supports everyday people seeking fertility treatments.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Costs are not detailed in the bill.. Unknown
• Process Transparency (neutral) — The process is ongoing and public.. Introduced in the legislature.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Funding sources are not specified.. Unknown

• Official text (VT H0302)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.302
• LegiScan — H0302https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/H0302/2025

Health plans would have to pay for donated breast milk, helping families who need it and lowering out‑of‑pocket costs.

Families could get needed milk without paying high prices, but insurers might raise premiums to cover the new cost, so voters should watch the bill now.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No new oversight added. Bill does not create additional accountability mechanisms.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Expands health coverage. Allows families to claim insurance for donated breast milk.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Shifts cost to insurers. Insurers may pass costs to premiums.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard committee referral. No special transparency provisions.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No new funding source. Costs covered by insurers' existing funds.

• Official text (VT H0521)https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.521
• LegiScan — H0521https://legiscan.com/VT/bill/H0521/2025