HCR 81 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution designating April 4, 2023 as Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Day in Vermont

This bill designates April 4, 2023, as Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Day in Vermont to raise awareness about mental health challenges among young people. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a ceremonial recognition to highlight the importance of supporting teen and young adult mental well-being. The resolution cites research showing increased rates of anxiety and depression among students and notes that the prefrontal cortex does not fully develop until the mid-20s. The measure was adopted by both the Senate and House of Representatives as a symbolic gesture rather than a policy change.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2023 Last action Apr 4, 2023
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How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Mar 31, 2023
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
lower
Mar 31, 2023
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
Mar 31, 2023
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

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