An act relating to the Human Rights Commission

This bill authorizes the Vermont Human Rights Commission to hire three new full-time staff positions in fiscal year 2025. The funding of $300,000 from the General Fund will cover salaries and benefits for an Education and Outreach Coordinator, an Intake Specialist, and a Staff Attorney Investigator. These roles are designed to expand the commission's capacity for public education, case intake, and legal investigation of discrimination complaints. The changes take effect on July 1, 2024, and directly affect the commission's operational staffing and budget.