Vermont S157: An act relating to recovery residence certification

What the bill says

An act relating to recovery residence certification. (S.157) It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.

From the chaptered text, May 19, 2026:

An act relating to recovery residence certification. (S.157) It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: Sec. 1. 18 V.S.A. § 4802 is amended to read: § 4802. DEFINITIONS As used in this chapter: * * * (5) "Designated substance abuse counselor" means a person approved by the Secretary to evaluate and treat substance abusers individuals with substance use disorder, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. * * * (12) "Recovery residence" means a shared living residence supporting residents recovering from a substance use disorder that provides residents with peer support, assistance accessing support services, and other community resources related to substance use disorder. (13) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Human Services or designee. (13)(14) "Substance abuse crisis team" means an organization approved by the Secretary to provide emergency treatment and transportation services to substance abusers individuals with substance use disorder pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (14)(15) "Substance abuser" "Individual with substance use disorder" means anyone who drinks alcohol or consumes other drugs to an extent or with VT LEG #389898 v.1 No. 103 Page 2 of 7 a frequency that impairs or endangers his or her the individual's health or the health and welfare of others. (15)(16) "Treatment" means the broad range of medical, detoxification, residential, outpatient, aftercare, and follow-up services …

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Sponsors

• Samuel Douglass (R, Orleans District) · primary sponsor
• Philip Baruth (D, Chittenden-Central District)
• Scott Beck (R, Caledonia District)
• Seth Bongartz (D, Bennington District)
• Patrick Brennan (R, Grand Isle District)
• Randolph Brock (R, Franklin District)
• Thomas Chittenden (D, Chittenden-Southeast District)
• Alison Clarkson (D, Windsor District)
• Brian Collamore (R, Rutland District)
• Ann Cummings (D, Washington District)
• Martine Gulick (D, Chittenden-Central District)
• Wendy Harrison (D, Windham District)

Latest actions

1. May 20, 2026: Senate Message: Signed by Governor [May 19, 2026]
2. May 20, 2026: Signed by Governor on [May 19, 2026]
3. May 13, 2026: Delivered to Governor on [May 13, 2026]
4. May 6, 2026: Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in
5. May 5, 2026: As passed by Senate and House
6. May 5, 2026: House proposal of amendment concurred in
7. May 5, 2026: House proposal of amendment; text
8. May 5, 2026: Unfinished Business/House Proposal of Amendment
9. May 1, 2026: Unfinished Business/House Proposal of Amendment
10. April 30, 2026: Unfinished Business/House Proposal of Amendment

Common questions

What is S157?

S157 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): An act relating to recovery residence certification.

What does S157 do?

In its own words: An act relating to recovery residence certification. (S.157) It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.

What is the status of S157?

Signed into law as of May 20, 2026. Latest action: Senate Message: Signed by Governor [May 19, 2026] (May 20, 2026).

Who sponsored S157?

Samuel Douglass (R, Orleans District), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S157?

On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.157