Vermont H0056 establishes an emergency supply of essential medications for reproductive and gender-affirming care.

Vermont H0056 mandates the Department of Health to create an emergency stockpile of essential medications for reproductive and gender-affirming care. This includes medications for reproductive health and gender-affirming services, such as puberty blockers, hormone therapies, and contraceptive medications. The Department must adopt rules for the stockpile's administration, including procurement and distribution, with a focus on equitable access, especially for underserved and rural communities. The Department must also report annually on the stockpile's status.

Vermont H0056 establishes an emergency supply of essential medications for reproductive and gender-affirming care.

Vermont H0056 mandates the Department of Health to create an emergency stockpile of essential medications for reproductive and gender-affirming care. This includes medications for reproductive health and gender-affirming services, such as puberty blockers, hormone therapies, and contraceptive medications. The Department must adopt rules for the stockpile's administration, including procurement and distribution, with a focus on equitable access, especially for underserved and rural communities. The Department must also report annually on the stockpile's status.