An act relating to establishing the Safe Harbor Award Program for expenses related to reproductive and gender-affirming health care services

H.214 establishes Vermont's Safe Harbor Award Program to cover travel, lodging, and meal costs (but not the care itself) for Vermont residents and out-of-state patients receiving reproductive or gender-affirming health care services in Vermont. Funds will be awarded directly to Vermont health care providers or qualifying nonprofit organizations that support these services, with priority given to those serving patients with the greatest financial need or from states with limited access to such care. The program prohibits collecting patient-identifiable data and requires the State Treasurer to manage a dedicated fund using state appropriations, grants, or other public/private sources. The program takes effect upon passage and is currently pending referral to the Health Care Committee.