An act relating to adult protective services
Sponsored By: Daniel A Noyes (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Clearer neglect protections for vulnerable adults
Beginning October 1, 2026, Vermont defines neglect as a caregiver’s, agent’s, or fiduciary’s failure to provide necessities for a vulnerable adult’s health or safety. Self-neglect is excluded, as are actions or inactions that follow the adult’s wishes, an authorized representative’s direction, or an advance directive. Neglect allegations in Vermont-licensed facilities or programs must go to the applicable state licensing unit. Allegations involving individuals licensed by the Office of Professional Regulation or Board of Medical Practice must go to that entity. Licensing entities receiving neglect reports must notify Adult Protective Services.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Daniel A Noyes
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
House message: Governor approved bill on May 18, 2026
5/19/2026HouseSigned by Governor on May 18, 2026
5/18/2026HouseDelivered to Governor on May12, 2026
5/12/2026HouseHouse message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment
5/8/2026HouseSenate proposal of amendment concurred in
5/6/2026HouseAction Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
5/6/2026HouseNotice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
5/5/2026HouseSenate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
5/1/2026SenateRead 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
4/30/2026SenateNew Business/Third Reading
4/30/2026Senate3rd reading ordered
4/29/2026SenateProposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare agreed to
4/29/2026SenateRead 2nd time, reported favorably with proposal of amendment by Senator Benson for Committee on Health and Welfare
4/29/2026SenateFavorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare
4/29/2026SenateUnfinished Business/Second Reading
4/29/2026SenateFavorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare
4/28/2026SenateSecond Reading
4/28/2026SenateFavorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare
4/24/2026SenateSecond Reading
4/24/2026SenateEntered on Notice Calendar
4/24/2026SenateRead 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
3/13/2026SenateRead third time and passed
3/11/2026HouseAction Calendar: Third Reading
3/11/2026HouseThird Reading ordered
3/10/2026HouseReport of Committee on Human Services agreed to
3/10/2026House
Bill Text
As Enacted (ACT 100)Opens in a new window
5/28/2026
As Passed by Both Chambers
5/11/2026
As Passed by Both Chambers (Unofficial)
5/11/2026
Senate Proposal of Amendment
5/1/2026
Senate Proposal of Amendment (Unofficial)
5/1/2026
As Passed by the House
3/16/2026
As Passed by the House (Unofficial)
3/16/2026
As Introduced
1/5/2026
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