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S.192

An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Sen. Virginia Lyons , Sen. Richard Sears Jr.
5/10/2024 - As passed by Senate and House
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Senate 5/10/2024 - As passed by Senate and House
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An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Detailed Status

Regular Session 2023-2024
Body Date Journal Calendar Location Full Status
An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Roll Call History

Regular Session 2023-2024
Body Date Journal Location Full Status

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An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2023-2024
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Stuart Schurr, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

Thursday, January 25, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Megan Tierney-Ward, Interim Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Patrick Frawley, Director, Vermont Crisis Intervention Network
Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Lindsey Owen, Executive Director, Disabilities Rights Vermont
11:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, February 1, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Susan Garcia Nofi, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid Disability Law Project
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
Kelly Carroll, Impacted Citizen, Bennington
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Committee discussion

John McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project
Mary-Graham McDowell, Director of Developmental Services, Rutland Mental Health Services
Marie Lallier, Developmental Services Director, Vermont Care Partners
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

Thursday, February 8, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:20 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Committee discussion and possible mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

Friday, February 16, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
11:15 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Committee discussion and possible vote

Susan Garcia Nofi, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid Disability Law Project
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Committee discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:30 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Committee discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Lindsey Owen, Executive Director, Disabilities Rights Vermont
11:45 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Vote


Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:15 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

New amendment walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:15 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

New amendment walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:40 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Continue reviewing new amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
2:55 PM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Introduction and Committee Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

Friday, March 15, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:00 PM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Committee Discussion and Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 5, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
-

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
1:00 PM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Jacquelyn Prue, Public Safety Specialist, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
2:20 PM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Act 27 Report

Rep. Rey Garofano, House Human Services

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:35 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Committee discussion

10:20 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Susan Garcia Nofi, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid Disability Law Project
11:30 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
3:00 PM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Act 248

Marie Lallier, Developmental Disability Services Director, Vermont Care Partners
Mary-Graham McDowell, Director of Developmental Services, Rutland Mental Health Services

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
3:00 PM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Rep. Joseph Andriano, House Committee on Judiciary

Friday, April 12, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
After Floor

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Max Barrows, Outreach Director, Green Mountain Self Advocates
Karen Topper, Administrative Director, Green Mountain Self Advocates
1:00 PM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
Tabrena Karish, Project Manager, Department of Buildings and General Services

Friday, April 12, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
10:55 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
1:00 PM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

John McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
1:30 PM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
2:45 PM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Amy Johnson, Government Affairs & Communications Director, Vermont Care Partners
Kelsey Stavseth, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Human Services

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Patrick Frawley, Director, Vermont Crisis Intervention Network
9:35 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Committee discussion

10:15 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Committee discussion

11:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:10 PM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Mark-up and vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
9:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Testimony and Committee discussion

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary

Thursday, April 18, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
2:30 PM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jack McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
3:00 PM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
10:30 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Committee discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Nicole DiStasio, Director of Policy, Department of Mental Health

Thursday, April 25, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
15 Minutes after Floor

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Committee discussion and vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

Thursday, May 2, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:05 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
John McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Laura Cushman, Legal Director, Disabilities Rights Vermont
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Representative
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
15 Min After the Floor

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Committee Discussion
Possible Vote


Friday, May 3, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
12:10 PM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Proposal of Amendments

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
3:30 PM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Donahue Amendments

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, Northfield
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

Monday, May 6, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
11:15 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Joint meeting with House Health Care
Meeting will be livestreamed on House Health Care YouTube channel.
Review amendments - House Judiciary & House Health Care

Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Joint meeting with House Health Care
Meeting will be livestreamed on House Health Care YouTube channel.
Review Donahue Amendments

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Amendment Sponsor

Monday, May 6, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
11:15 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Joint meeting with the House Committee on Human Services.

House Committee on Judiciary amendment

Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Joint meeting with the House Committee on Human Services

Donahue Amendments

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Amendment Sponsor
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Walk-through of House proposed amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 9, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Walk-through of House proposed amendment continued

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 10, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
11:20 AM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Review Senate Proposal of Amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 10, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
-

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Review of Senate Proposal of Amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2023-2024
House Committee on Health Care
  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Nicole DiStasio, Director of Policy, Department of Mental Health
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Amendment Sponsor
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Amy Johnson, Government Affairs & Communications Director, Vermont Care Partners
  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Jack McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kelsey Stavseth, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Human Services
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
House Committee on Human Services
  • Rep. Joseph Andriano, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Max Barrows, Outreach Director, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Amendment Sponsor
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Patrick Frawley, Director, Vermont Crisis Intervention Network
  • Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Susan Garcia Nofi, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid Disability Law Project
  • Rep. Rey Garofano, House Human Services
  • Tabrena Karish, Project Manager, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Marie Lallier, Developmental Disability Services Director, Vermont Care Partners
  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
  • John McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Mary-Graham McDowell, Director of Developmental Services, Rutland Mental Health Services
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jacquelyn Prue, Public Safety Specialist, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Karen Topper, Administrative Director, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
House Committee on Judiciary
  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Laura Cushman, Legal Director, Disabilities Rights Vermont
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Representative
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, Northfield
  • John McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Kelly Carroll, Impacted Citizen, Bennington
  • Patrick Frawley, Director, Vermont Crisis Intervention Network
  • Susan Garcia Nofi, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid Disability Law Project
  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Marie Lallier, Developmental Services Director, Vermont Care Partners
  • John McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project
  • Mary-Graham McDowell, Director of Developmental Services, Rutland Mental Health Services
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lindsey Owen, Executive Director, Disabilities Rights Vermont
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Stuart Schurr, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Megan Tierney-Ward, Interim Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

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An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Committee of Conference Meetings

Regular Session 2023-2024
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
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Act

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Staff & Other Information

Staff
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel

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