2023-2024 Session
Change SessionH.89 (Act 14)
An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
- Sponsor(s)
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- Rep. Katherine Donnally
- Rep. Martin LaLonde
- Rep. Taylor Small
- Additional Sponsors
- Rep. Julia Andrews
- Rep. Joseph Andriano
- Rep. Peter Anthony
- Rep. John Arrison
- Rep. Angela Arsenault
- Rep. Sarah "Sarita" Austin
- Rep. John Bartholomew
- Rep. Daisy Berbeco
- Rep. Matthew Birong
- Rep. Alyssa Black
- Rep. Tiffany Bluemle
- Rep. Seth Bongartz
- Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun
- Rep. Erin Brady
- Rep. Jana Brown
- Rep. Jessica Brumsted
- Rep. Mollie Burke
- Rep. Elizabeth Burrows
- Rep. Tesha Buss
- Rep. R. Scott Campbell
- Rep. Conor Casey
- Rep. Ela Chapin
- Rep. Heather Chase
- Rep. Seth Chase
- Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman
- Rep. Kevin Christie
- Rep. Brian Cina
- Rep. Sara Coffey
- Rep. Esme Cole
- Rep. Peter Conlon
- Rep. Timothy Corcoran II
- Rep. Mari Cordes
- Rep. Carl Demrow
- Rep. Leonora Dodge
- Rep. Karen Dolan
- Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan
- Rep. David Durfee
- Rep. Caleb Elder
- Rep. Alice Emmons
- Rep. Robert "Bobby" Farlice-Rubio
- Rep. Golrang Garofano
- Rep. Leslie Goldman
- Rep. Edye Graning
- Rep. Troy Headrick
- Rep. Rebecca Holcombe
- Rep. Robert Hooper
- Rep. Lori Houghton
- Rep. Mary Howard
- Rep. Noah Hyman
- Rep. Kathleen James
- Rep. Stephanie Jerome
- Rep. Emilie Kornheiser
- Rep. Emilie Krasnow
- Rep. Kate Lalley
- Rep. Saudia LaMont
- Rep. Diane Lanpher
- Rep. Josie Leavitt
- Rep. Kate Logan
- Rep. Emily Long
- Rep. James Masland
- Rep. Kate McCann
- Rep. Michael McCarthy
- Rep. Jubilee McGill
- Rep. Marc Mihaly
- Rep. Brian Minier
- Rep. Michael Mrowicki
- Rep. Emma Mulvaney-Stanak
- Rep. Logan Nicoll
- Rep. William Notte
- Rep. Daniel Noyes
- Rep. Kate Nugent
- Rep. Carol Ode
- Rep. Kelly Pajala
- Rep. Avram Patt
- Rep. Phil Pouech
- Rep. Monique Priestley
- Rep. Barbara Rachelson
- Rep. Mike Rice
- Rep. Tristan Roberts
- Rep. Lawrence Satcowitz
- Rep. Robin Scheu
- Rep. Amy Sheldon
- Rep. Laura Sibilia
- Rep. Katherine Sims
- Rep. Trevor Squirrell
- Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins
- Rep. Thomas Stevens
- Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone
- Rep. Heather Surprenant
- Rep. Curt Taylor
- Rep. David Templeman
- Rep. Tristan Toleno
- Rep. Dara Torre
- Rep. Joseph "Chip" Troiano
- Rep. Chea Waters Evans
- Rep. Kirk White
- Rep. Jonathan Williams
- Rep. Theresa Wood
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- Last Recorded Action
- Senate 5/11/2023 - House message: Governor approved bill on May 10, 2023
Bill/Resolution Text
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An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Detailed Status
Regular Session 2023-2024
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An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Roll Call History
Regular Session 2023-2024
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An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Committee Meetings
Regular Session 2023-2024
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An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2023-2024
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 9:00 AM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Introduction and Walk-through
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:35 AM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Testimony
David Cohen, Professor of Law, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
- 1:00 PM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Testimony Continued
Polly Crozier, Senior Staff Attorney, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
Thursday, January 26, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 9:00 AM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Testimony
Erica Gibson, Adolescent Medicine Division and Vt. Child Health Improvement Project, University of Vermont Medical Center
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Lucy Leriche, Vice President of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
- 10:25 AM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Testimony Continued
Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:00 PM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Testimony Continued
Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Eleanor Spottswood, Solicitor General, Attorney General's Office
- 2:15 PM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Testimony Continued
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 1:00 PM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Testimony
Lauren MacAfee, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, University of Vermont Medical Center, Vermont Medical Society
Lucy Leriche, Vice President of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 2:20 PM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Testimony Continued
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 1:30 PM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Testimony
Renee McGuinness, Member, Vermont Family Alliance
- 2:15 PM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Testimony Continued and Committee Discussion
Domenica Padula, Chief of the Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
Thursday, February 2, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 11:00 AM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Testimony
Renee Johannensen, MD, West Windsor
- 1:15 PM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Testimony
Carol Kauffman, President, Vermont Family Alliance
Friday, February 3, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 15 min after Floor
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Committee Discussion of Amendments
- 1:00 PM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Committee Discussion and Testimony
Eleanor Spottswood, Solicitor General, Attorney General's Office
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- 2:00 PM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Committee Discussion and Testimony Continued
David Cohen, Professor of Law, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 9:00 AM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Testimony and Committee Discussion
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
David Cohen, Professor of Law, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
- 1:30 PM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Committee Discussion and Vote
Thursday, February 9, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 1:15 PM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Proposed Amendment Discussion and Testimony
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
Rep. Mark Higley, Reporter
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 8:30 AM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Walk-through
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 9:00 AM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Walk-Through and Testimony
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- 10:40 AM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Tim Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
Rebecca Copans, Government and Media Affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Friday, April 7, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 10:25 AM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Renee McGuinness, Member, Vermont Family Alliance
Carol Kauffman, President, Vermont Family Alliance
Sharon Toborg, Policy Analyst, Vermont Right to Life
Aubrey Weaver, Representative, Planned Parenthood Generation Action
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 9:00 AM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Erica Gibson, Division Head, Adolescent Medicine, University of Vermont Children's Hospital; Executive Board Member, Vermont Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics;, University of Vermont Health Network
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
David Cohen, Professor of Law, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
Polly Crozier, Director of Family Advocacy, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
Thursday, April 13, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 9:00 AM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Mark-up and possible vote
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 9:45 AM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Lyons, Hashim, and Hardy Amendment
Sen. Nader Hashim, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Judiciary
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 9:30 AM
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H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Consideration of Senate Proposal of Amendment
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Committee Documents
An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Witnesses Who Testified
Regular Session 2023-2024
House Committee on Judiciary
- Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- David Cohen, Professor of Law, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
- Polly Crozier, Senior Staff Attorney, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
- Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
- Erica Gibson, Adolescent Medicine Division and Vt. Child Health Improvement Project, University of Vermont Medical Center
- Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
- Rep. Mark Higley, Reporter
- Renee Johannensen, MD, West Windsor
- Carol Kauffman, President, Vermont Family Alliance
- Lucy Leriche, Vice President of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
- Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- Lauren MacAfee, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, University of Vermont Medical Center, Vermont Medical Society
- Renee McGuinness, Member, Vermont Family Alliance
- Domenica Padula, Chief of the Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
- Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
- Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
- Eleanor Spottswood, Solicitor General, Attorney General's Office
- Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
- Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Judiciary
- Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- David Cohen, Professor of Law, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
- Rebecca Copans, Government and Media Affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
- Polly Crozier, Director of Family Advocacy, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
- Erica Gibson, Division Head, Adolescent Medicine, University of Vermont Children's Hospital; Executive Board Member, Vermont Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics;, University of Vermont Health Network
- Sen. Nader Hashim, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Judiciary
- Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
- Carol Kauffman, President, Vermont Family Alliance
- Tim Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- Renee McGuinness, Member, Vermont Family Alliance
- Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
- Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
- Sharon Toborg, Policy Analyst, Vermont Right to Life
- Aubrey Weaver, Representative, Planned Parenthood Generation Action
- Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Committee of Conference Meetings
Regular Session 2023-2024
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An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Committee of Conference Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2023-2024
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No committee of conference report found for H.89 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
Act
An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
Statutes Affected
Regular Session 2023-2024
| Statute |
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| 1 V.S.A. § 150. Legally protected health care activity |
| 4 V.S.A. § 1102. Judicial Bureau; jurisdiction |
| 12 V.S.A. § 1041. Exercise of rights to free speech and to petition government for redress of grievances; special motion to strike |
| 12 V.S.A. § 7301. Definition |
| 12 V.S.A. § 7302. Tortious interference with legally protected health care activity |
| 12 V.S.A. § 7303. Foreign judgments |
| 12 V.S.A. § 7304. Testimony and documents |
| 12 V.S.A. § 7305. Choice of law |
| 12 V.S.A. § 7306. Noncooperation |
| 13 V.S.A. § 1033. Interference with access to health care facility |
| 13 V.S.A. § 4970. Legally protected health care activity exception |
| 13 V.S.A. § 6650. Legally protected health care activity exception |
| 15 V.S.A. § 1150. Findings and intent |
| 15 V.S.A. § 1151. Definitions |
| 15 V.S.A. § 1152. Address Confidentiality Program; application; certification |
| 15 V.S.A. § 1157. Assistance for Program applicants |
| 15 V.S.A. § 1160. Adoption of rules |
