Vermont legislation · 2025-2026 Session
Vermont HCR301: House concurrent resolution recognizing May 2026 as National Foster Care Month in Vermont
Status: Passed both chambers, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, May 15, 2026:
R-359 Page 1 of 2 No. R-359. House concurrent resolution recognizing May 2026 as National Foster Care Month in Vermont. (H.C.R.301) Offered by Representatives Goslant of Northfield, Arsenault of Williston, Bartley of Fairfax, Boutin of Barre City, Branagan of Georgia, Brigham of St. Albans Town, Burditt of West Rutland, Canfield of Fair Haven, Casey of Hubbardton, Charlton of Chester, Christie of Hartford, Coffin of Cavendish, Cole of Hartford, Demar of Enosburgh, Dickinson of St. Albans Town, Dobrovich of Williamstown, Dolan of Essex Junction, Dolgin of St. Johnsbury, Goodnow of Brattleboro, Graning of Jericho, Greer of Bennington, Hango of Berkshire, Harvey of Castleton, Higley of Lowell, Houghton of Essex Junction, Kascenska of Burke, Kimbell of Woodstock, Krasnow of South Burlington, Labor of Morgan, LaLonde of South Burlington, Laroche of Franklin, Luneau of St. Albans City, Malay of Pittsford, Masland of Thetford, Morgan, L. of Milton, Morgan, M. of Milton, Morrissey of Bennington, Nelson of Derby, North of Ferrisburgh, Oliver of Sheldon, Page of Newport City, Pinsonault of Dorset, Powers of Waterford, Pritchard of Pawlet, Rachelson of Burlington, Southworth of Walden, Tagliavia of Corinth, Taylor of Mendon, and Winter of Ludlow Whereas, according to the U.S. Department of Education, at any given time, approximately 400,000 children and youths are in foster care, and Whereas, the foster parents in Vermont play a vital …
Sponsors
- Kenneth Goslant (R, Washington-1) · primary sponsor
- Angela Arsenault (D, Chittenden-2)
- Ashley Bartley (R, Franklin-1)
- Michael Boutin (R, Washington-3)
- Carolyn Branagan (R, Franklin-1)
- Brigham, Jack (R, Franklin-8)
- Thomas Burditt (R, Rutland-2)
- William Canfield (R, Rutland-10)
- Casey, James "Jim" (R, Addison-Rutland)
- Thomas Charlton (R, Windsor-Windham)
- Kevin Christie (D, Windsor-6)
- Voranus Coffin (R, Windsor-2)
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 HCR301?
- HCR301 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): House concurrent resolution recognizing May 2026 as National Foster Care Month in Vermont.
- What is the status of HCR301?
- Passed both chambers as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR301?
- Kenneth Goslant (R, Washington-1), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR301?
- On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.301
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