Vermont S163: An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

What the bill says

An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care. (S.163) It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.

From the chaptered text, May 6, 2026:

An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care. (S.163) It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: Sec. 1. 18 V.S.A. § 1851 is amended to read: § 1851. DEFINITIONS As used in this subchapter: (1) "Advanced practice registered nurse" or "APRN" means an individual licensed under 26 V.S.A. chapter 28, subchapter 2. (2) "Hospital" means a hospital required to be licensed under chapter 43 of this title. (2)(3) "Patient" means a person an individual admitted to a hospital on an inpatient basis. (4) "Physician" means an individual licensed under 26 V.S.A. chapter 23 or 33. (5) "Physician assistant" means an individual licensed under 26 V.S.A. chapter 31. Sec. 2. 18 V.S.A. § 1852 is amended to ADOPTION (a) The General Assembly hereby adopts the "Bill of Rights for Hospital Patients" as follows: VT LEG #389685 v.1 No. 92 Page 2 of 5 (1) The patient has the right to considerate and respectful care at all times and under all circumstances with recognition of his or her the patient's personal dignity. (2) The patient shall have an attending physician, physician assistant, or APRN who is responsible for coordinating a the patient's care. (3) The patient has the right to obtain, from the physician, physician assistant, or APRN coordinating his or …

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Sponsors

• Rebecca White (D, Windsor District) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 7, 2026: Senate Message: Signed by Governor [May 6, 2026]
2. May 7, 2026: Signed by Governor on [May 6, 2026]
3. April 30, 2026: Delivered to Governor on [April 30, 2026]
4. April 23, 2026: Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in
5. April 22, 2026: As passed by Senate and House
6. April 22, 2026: Title amended
7. April 22, 2026: House proposal of amendment concurred in
8. April 22, 2026: House proposal of amendment; text
9. April 22, 2026: House proposal of amendment
10. April 21, 2026: House proposal of amendment

Common questions

What is S163?

S163 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care.

What does S163 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care. (S.163) It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.

What is the status of S163?

Signed into law as of April 22, 2026. Latest action: Senate Message: Signed by Governor [May 6, 2026] (May 7, 2026).

Who sponsored S163?

Rebecca White (D, Windsor District).

Where is the official record for S163?

On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.163