H0938

An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Complete·5/29/26

Establishes the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum to provide a range of services for households experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The bill establishes the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum to create an array of services that prevent and address homelessness in Vermont. The continuum prioritizes early intervention, rapid resolution of housing crises, and equitable access to emergency and permanent housing. It includes prevention and diversion services, highly structured shelter services, low-barrier shelter services, specialized shelter services, and permanent supportive housing.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 69 of 137 to Pass -- Yeas = 133, Nays = 4

133 Yea

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4 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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11 Absent

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Calendar

May 21

1:00 PM

House Committee on Human Services Hearing

May 14

10:15 AM

House Committee on Human Services Hearing

History

May 29

House

Delivered to the Governor on June 10, 2026

May 29

House

Signed by Governor on June 16, 2026

May 29

Senate

House message: Governor approved bill on June 16, 2026