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VermontS.1422025-2026 SessionSenateWALLET

An act relating to a pathway to licensure for internationally trained physicians

Sponsored By: Wendy K Harrison (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Vermont licensing path for internationally trained doctors

Beginning July 1, 2028, internationally trained doctors can receive provisional Vermont licenses to work at participating health care facilities. Doctors must meet qualifications set by the Board of Medical Practice. The Board can grant full licenses after doctors successfully complete its licensing pathway and meet additional qualifications. Beginning July 1, 2027, the Board can adopt rules setting qualifications and facility assessment standards. Those rules must use the least restrictive regulation needed to protect the public interest. The Health Department's reporting duty took effect June 18, 2026. Working with the Board, it must submit a pathway report by January 15, 2027. The report must cover other states' programs, credential review resources, qualifications, supervision, recent practice, needed resources and legal authority, and implementation timing. It must include input from other states, credentialing services, the Windham County NAACP branch, Vermont medical and hospital groups, and other advocates and researchers.

Facilities must support provisionally licensed doctors

Beginning July 1, 2028, only hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and community health centers can participate in this pathway. Facilities must have an assessment program that meets Board standards and provide mentoring, evaluation, and help navigating U.S. health care. Fully Vermont-licensed doctors employed by the facility and physically in Vermont must provide that support. Provisionally licensed doctors can treat only patients physically in Vermont. Facilities must carry malpractice insurance covering these doctors throughout employment and cannot punish them for work-related complaints or claims.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Wendy K Harrison

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • David H Weeks

    Republican • Senate

  • Martine Larocque L Gulick

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nader A Hashim

    Democratic • Senate

  • Ruth E Hardy

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 18, 2026

    5/29/2026Senate

  2. Signed by Governor on June 18, 2026

    5/29/2026Senate

  3. Delivered to Governor on June 12, 2026

    5/29/2026Senate

  4. Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in

    5/8/2026Senate

  5. As passed by Senate and House

    5/7/2026Senate

  6. Title amended

    5/7/2026Senate

  7. House proposal of amendment concurred in

    5/7/2026Senate

  8. House proposal of amendment; text

    5/7/2026Senate

  9. Unfinished Business/House Proposal of Amendment

    5/7/2026Senate

  10. House proposal of amendment

    5/6/2026Senate

  11. House proposal of amendment

    5/5/2026Senate

  12. Entered on Notice Calendar

    5/5/2026Senate

  13. House message: House passed bill in concurrence with proposal(s) of amendment

    5/1/2026House

  14. Read third time and passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment

    4/30/2026House

  15. Action Calendar: Third Reading

    4/30/2026House

  16. Third Reading ordered

    4/29/2026House

  17. Report of Committee on Health Care agreed to

    4/29/2026House

  18. Rep. Branagan of Georgia recommended for the Committee on Ways and Means

    4/29/2026House

  19. Rep. Taylor of Mendon reported for the Committee on Health Care

    4/29/2026House

  20. Read second time

    4/29/2026House

  21. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

    4/29/2026House

  22. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

    4/28/2026House

  23. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means per Rule 35(a)

    4/21/2026House

  24. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

    4/21/2026House

  25. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care

    4/2/2026House

Bill Text

  • As Enacted (ACT 172)Opens in a new window

    6/19/2026

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  • As Passed by Both Chambers

    5/22/2026

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  • As Passed by Both Chambers (Unofficial)

    5/22/2026

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  • House Proposal of Amendment

    5/5/2026

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  • House Proposal of Amendment (Unofficial)

    5/5/2026

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  • As Passed by the Senate

    4/1/2026

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  • As Passed by the Senate (Unofficial)

    4/1/2026

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  • As Introduced

    4/2/2025

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