Vermont legislation · 2025-2026 Session
Vermont HCR293: House concurrent resolution recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Vermont
Status: Passed both chambers, May 8, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, May 8, 2026:
R-351 Page 1 of 1 No. R-351. House concurrent resolution recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Vermont. (H.C.R.293) Offered by Representatives Berbeco of Winooski and Cina of Burlington Whereas, good mental health is essential to the overall health and well-being of all Vermonters, affecting how they connect with others, feel, think, and navigate the world, and Whereas, according to recent data from the American Psychiatric Association, percent of Americans began 2026 with a mental-health-related New Year's resolution, a five percent increase over 2025, and this figure represents a significant public commitment to prioritizing psychological wellness, and Whereas, annually, one in five Americans experience a mental health condition, yet five out of five Americans manage their personal mental health on a daily basis, meaning that mental health and wellness is a universal priority, and Whereas, in 1949, the National Institute of Mental Health was established, and that same year, Mental Health Awareness Month was first observed, and Whereas, in 2026, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has selected "Stigma grows in silence. Healing begins in community" as the theme for Mental Health Awareness Month, a concept that invites everyone to speak out against mental health stigma, and Whereas, serious mental illness and suicidal thoughts among Americans remain critical concerns, particularly for young adults 18-34 years of age, …
Sponsors
- Daisy Berbeco (D, Chittenden-21) · primary sponsor
- Brian Cina (D, Chittenden-15) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : 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 HCR293?
- HCR293 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): House concurrent resolution recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Vermont.
- What is the status of HCR293?
- Passed both chambers as of May 8, 2026. Latest action: Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b (May 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR293?
- Daisy Berbeco (D, Chittenden-21), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HCR293?
- On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.293
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