Vermont legislation · 2025-2026 Session
Vermont HR9: House resolution urging that all State agencies, departments, and offices protect the civil rights, medical confidentiality, and
Status: Passed both chambers, May 29, 2025
House resolution urging that all State agencies, departments, and offices protect the civil rights, medical confidentiality, and all aspects of personal privacy of Vermonters who have been diagnosed with autism in light of the Secretary of the U.S. Health and Human Services’ recently announced plans to establish an autism research database and other databases related to autism
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, May 29, 2025:
State of Vermont House of Representatives Montpelier, Vermont House Resolution H.R. 9 Offered by Representatives Burrows of West Windsor, Chapin of East Montpelier, LaMont of Morristown, Carris-Duncan of Whitingham, Casey of Montpelier, Coffin of Cavendish, Cole of Hartford, Cordes of Bristol, Dodge of Essex, Durfee of Shaftsbury, Graning of Jericho, Greer of Bennington, Harple of Glover, Harrison of Chittenden, Headrick of Burlington, Howard of Rutland City, Kleppner of Burlington, Krasnow of South Burlington, Labor of Morgan, McCann of Montpelier, McGill of Bridport, Mrowicki of Putney, Pezzo of Colchester, Priestley of Bradford, Rachelson of Burlington, Stevens of Waterbury, Sweeney of Shelburne, Tomlinson of Winooski, Torre of Moretown, and Wood of Waterbury House resolution urging that all State agencies, departments, and offices protect the civil rights, medical confidentiality, and all aspects of personal privacy of Vermonters who have been diagnosed with autism in light of the Secretary of the U.S. Health and Human Services' recently announced plans to establish an autism research database and other databases related to autism Whereas, the State of Vermont is fully committed to ensuring the enforcement of the rights of individuals with disabilities and the provision of inclusive services and person-centered systems of care, and Whereas, individuals with autism contribute their talents, perspectives, and problem-solving abilities to strengthen Vermont's workforce; enrich families and communities; and advance innovation …
Sponsors
- Elizabeth Burrows (D, Windsor-1) · primary sponsor
- Elanor Chapin (D, Washington-5) · primary sponsor
- Saudia LaMont (D, Lamoille-Washington) · primary sponsor
- Carris Duncan, Emily (D, Windham-6)
- Conor Casey (D, Washington-4)
- Voranus Coffin (R, Windsor-2)
- Esme Cole (D, Windsor-6)
- Mari Cordes (D, Addison-4)
- Leonora Dodge (D, Chittenden-23)
- David Durfee (D, Bennington-3)
- Edye Graning (D, Chittenden-3)
- William Greer (D, Bennington-2)
Latest actions
- : Adopted
- : Action Calendar: On Action Calendar pursuant to Rule 52
- : Read and placed on Calendar for Action pursuant to Rule 52
Common questions
- What is HR9?
- HR9 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): House resolution urging that all State agencies, departments, and offices protect the civil rights, medical confidentiality, and.
- What does HR9 do?
- House resolution urging that all State agencies, departments, and offices protect the civil rights, medical confidentiality, and all aspects of personal privacy of Vermonters who have been diagnosed with autism in light of the Secretary of the U.S. Health and Human Services’ recently announced plans to establish an autism research database and other databases related to autism
- What is the status of HR9?
- Passed both chambers as of May 29, 2025. Latest action: Adopted (May 29, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR9?
- Elizabeth Burrows (D, Windsor-1), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR9?
- On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.R.9
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