An act relating to publicly accessible meetings of hospital boards

This bill requires Vermont hospital boards to hold all regular, special, and emergency meetings in public, with limited exceptions for sensitive topics like pending lawsuits, personnel matters, or confidential contracts. Hospitals must post meeting schedules online at least one week in advance and agendas 48 hours before each meeting. Public portions of meetings must be recorded or documented with minutes, including public comments and actions taken, and posted online within five business days. The law directly affects all Vermont hospitals with governing boards, aiming to increase transparency in their decision-making processes.