S.0125

An act relating to collective bargaining

Vetoed·6/11/25

Vermont S0125 amends workers' compensation and collective bargaining laws, including translation services, medical case management, and penalties for.

Vermont S0125 amends workers' compensation laws to require employers to pay for translation services for non-English-speaking employees. It also allows injured employees to request medical case management services and increases penalties for late payments. The bill expands the definition of "employee" to include judiciary supervisors, allowing them to organize and bargain collectively. Additionally, it appropriates $250,000 to the Vermont Labor Relations Board to increase staffing. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Roll Call Results Passed -- Needed 66 of 132 to Pass -- Yeas = 81, Nays = 51

81 Yea

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51 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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17 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 15

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Hearing

May 21, 2025

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Hearing

History

Jun 16, 2025

Senate

Governor vetoed bill

Jun 16, 2025

Senate

Committed to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs on motion of Senator Clarkson

Jun 13, 2025

Senate

Vetoed by Governor & placed on notice calendar for June 13, 2025