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
Floor votes
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Cina
DDemocratic/Progressive
Co
Alyssa Black
DDemocratic
Co
AP
Art Peterson
RRepublican
Co
BF
Bobby Farlice-Rubio
DDemocratic
Co
Daisy Berbeco
DDemocratic
Co
Leslie Goldman
DDemocratic
Co
Lori Houghton
DDemocratic
Co
Mari Cordes
DDemocratic/Progressive
Co
MC
Melanie Carpenter
DDemocratic
Co
Penny Demar
RRepublican
Co
Topper McFaun
RRepublican
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