Vermont legislation · 2025-2026 Session
Vermont HCR218: House concurrent resolution recognizing April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child in Vermont
Status: Passed both chambers, March 13, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 13, 2026:
State of Vermont House of Representatives Montpelier, Vermont Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R. 218 Offered by All Members of the House House concurrent resolution recognizing April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child in Vermont Whereas, the children of members of the U.S. military, who number approximately 1.6 million, exemplify strength, adaptability, and a global outlook, reflective of their unique experiences in military families, and they face long deployments and frequent separations from loved ones with courage and grace, and Whereas, in 1986, the U.S. Department of Defense first designated April as the Month of the Military Child, and this annual event is part of a year-round initiative aimed at enhancing the lives of these youths, and Whereas, Purple Up! For Military Kids Day is an important aspect of the Month of the Military Child, and on this special day, Americans are encouraged to wear purple, a color that symbolizes all branches of the military and the fortitude, resilience, and sacrifices of militarily connected youth, and Whereas, although April 10 and April 15 are both widely observed as the dates for this colorful celebration, since the General Assembly is commemorating the Month of the Military Child today, April 21, 2026, it is an ideal day for wearing purple in support of military children, and Whereas, the month of April is …
Sponsors
- Michael Morgan (R, Grand Isle-Chittenden) · primary sponsor
- Angela Arsenault (D, Chittenden-2)
- Sarah Austin (D, Chittenden-19)
- Richard Bailey (R, Lamoille-2)
- John Bartholomew (D, Windsor-1)
- Ashley Bartley (R, Franklin-1)
- Daisy Berbeco (D, Chittenden-21)
- Matthew Birong (D, Addison-3)
- Doug Bishop (D, Chittenden-20)
- Alyssa Black (D, Chittenden-24)
- Tiffany Bluemle (D, Chittenden-13)
- Michelle Bos-Lun (D, Windham-3)
Latest actions
- : Ceremonial Reading
- : Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
- : Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
- : Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
- : On Consent Calendar
- : On Consent Calendar
Common questions
- What is HCR218?
- HCR218 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): House concurrent resolution recognizing April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child in Vermont.
- What is the status of HCR218?
- Passed both chambers as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Ceremonial Reading (April 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR218?
- Michael Morgan (R, Grand Isle-Chittenden), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR218?
- On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.218
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