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VermontS.1632025-2026 SessionSenateWALLET

An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Sponsored By: Rebecca "Becca" E White (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More providers can lead hospital care

Beginning May 6, 2026, Vermont hospital inpatients must receive care from a licensed doctor, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse. The law recognizes all three as attending providers. Hospitals must use the state's uniform application for checking provider credentials. Each patient's professional case records must be compiled and signed by the attending provider. Hospitals must keep medical records for at least 10 years.

Stronger rights for Vermont hospital patients

Beginning May 6, 2026, Vermont hospital inpatients have rights to respectful care and a named attending provider who coordinates care. Patients must receive clear, current information about diagnosis, treatment, outlook, care providers, and continuing care needs after discharge. Before non-emergency procedures, informed consent must cover risks, likely recovery time, major alternatives, and responsible practitioners. Communications and records are confidential; access outside treating or supervising medical staff requires the patient's written permission. Hospitals must explain patient conduct rules and provide a plain-language rights summary at admission and post it clearly. Notices must explain that patients can contact licensing agencies alongside or instead of the hospital's complaint process. They must give agency addresses and phone numbers, including the Office of Professional Regulation and Board of Medical Practice. Doctors, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses may face professional discipline for violating these rights.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Rebecca "Becca" E White

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 6, 2026

    5/7/2026Senate

  2. Signed by Governor on May 6, 2026

    5/7/2026Senate

  3. Delivered to Governor on April 30, 2026

    4/30/2026Senate

  4. Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in

    4/23/2026Senate

  5. As passed by Senate and House

    4/22/2026Senate

  6. Title amended

    4/22/2026Senate

  7. House proposal of amendment concurred in

    4/22/2026Senate

  8. House proposal of amendment; text

    4/22/2026Senate

  9. House proposal of amendment

    4/22/2026Senate

  10. House proposal of amendment

    4/21/2026Senate

  11. Entered on Notice Calendar

    4/21/2026Senate

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

    4/17/2026House

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

    4/15/2026House

  14. Action Calendar: Third Reading

    4/15/2026House

  15. Third Reading ordered

    4/14/2026House

  16. Report of Committee on Health Care agreed to

    4/14/2026House

  17. Rep. Goldman of Rockingham reported for the Committee on Health Care

    4/14/2026House

  18. Read second time

    4/14/2026House

  19. Action Calendar: Action postponed until April 14, 2026

    4/14/2026House

  20. Action Calendar: Action postponed until April 14, 2026

    4/10/2026House

  21. Rep. Black of Essex moved to postpone action until April 14, 2026, which was agreed to

    4/9/2026House

  22. Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

    4/9/2026House

  23. Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment

    4/8/2026House

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

    3/11/2026House

  25. Read 3rd time & passed

    2/27/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • As Enacted (ACT 92)Opens in a new window

    5/20/2026

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  • As Passed by Both Chambers

    4/24/2026

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  • As Passed by Both Chambers (Unofficial)

    4/24/2026

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  • House Proposal of Amendment

    4/17/2026

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  • House Proposal of Amendment (Unofficial)

    4/17/2026

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  • As Passed by the Senate

    3/10/2026

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  • As Passed by the Senate (Unofficial)

    3/10/2026

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  • As Introduced

    1/5/2026

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