Vermont legislation · 2025-2026 Session
Vermont H237: An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists
Status: Signed into law, April 27, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists. (H.237) It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.
From the chaptered text, April 27, 2026:
An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists. (H.237) It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: Sec. 1. 26 V.S.A. § 3001 is amended to read: § 3001. DEFINITIONS As used in this chapter: (1) "Practice of psychology" means rendering or offering to render to individuals, groups, or organizations, for a consideration, any service involving the application of principles, methods, and procedures of understanding, predicting, and influencing behavior that are primarily drawn from the science of psychology. The science of psychology includes assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and amelioration of adjustment problems and emotional and mental disorders of individuals and groups. (2) "Psychologist" or "practicing psychologist" means a person who is licensed to practice psychology under this chapter. (3) "Psychologist-doctorate" means a person who is so licensed under this chapter. (4) "Psychologist-master" means a person who is so licensed under this chapter. (5) "Board" means the Board of Psychological Examiners established under this chapter. * * * VT LEG #389247 v.1 No. 84 Page 2 of 6 (12) "Collaborating practitioner" means a physician licensed to practice medicine pursuant to chapter 23 or 33 of this title with a specialty in psychiatry. (13) "Drug" has the same meaning as in section 2022 of this title. (14) "DSM" means the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders current …
Sponsors
- Francis McFaun (R, Washington-Orange) · primary sponsor
- Brian Cina (D, Chittenden-15)
- Mari Cordes (D, Addison-4)
- Allen Demar (R, Franklin-7)
- Gina Galfetti (R, Washington-Orange)
- Leslie Goldman (D, Windham-3)
- Woodman Page (R, Orleans-2)
Latest actions
- : House message: Governor approved bill on [April 27, 2026]
- : Signed by Governor on [April 27, 2026]
- : Delivered to Governor on [April 21, 2026]
- : House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment
- : Senate proposal of amendment concurred in
- : Action Calendar: Action postponed until [April 16, 2026]
- : Rep. [Black of Essex] moved to postpone action until [April 16, 2026], which was agreed to
- : Action Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
- : Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
- : Senate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
Common questions
- What is H237?
- H237 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists.
- What does H237 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists. (H.237) It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.
- What is the status of H237?
- Signed into law as of April 27, 2026. Latest action: House message: Governor approved bill on [April 27, 2026] (April 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored H237?
- Francis McFaun (R, Washington-Orange), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H237?
- On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.237
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