An act relating to Human Services Board fair hearing proceedings
H 92 requires Vermont's Human Services Board to make fair hearing proceedings more transparent and accessible for people challenging decisions about benefits or services. The bill mandates two key changes: (1) allowing applicants a reasonable uninterrupted speaking time during hearings, and (2) requiring hearing officers and agency attorneys to use plain language instead of legal jargon. This directly affects individuals who dispute human services decisions, such as those involving welfare, disability, or housing assistance. The bill aims to simplify the process without altering the underlying eligibility rules.
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Introduced Jan 24, 2025
Last action Jan 24, 2025
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alicia Malay
RRepublican
P
Alyssa Black
DDemocratic
P
Brian Cina
DDemocratic/Progressive
P
Daisy Berbeco
DDemocratic
P
Dan Noyes
DDemocratic
P
Debbie Dolgin
RRepublican
P
Debbie Powers
RRepublican
P
Eric Maguire
RRepublican
P
Gina Galfetti
RRepublican
P
Herb Olson
DDemocratic
P
James Gregoire
RRepublican
P
Joseph Parsons
RRepublican
P
Josh Dobrovich
RRepublican
P
Kevin Winter
RRepublican
P
Larry Labor
RRepublican
P
Mark Higley
RRepublican
P
Mary Morrissey
RRepublican
P
Michael Boutin
RRepublican
P
Mike Tagliavia
RRepublican
P
Rob North
RRepublican
P
Theresa Wood
DDemocratic
P
Todd Nielsen
RRepublican
P
Tom Charlton
RRepublican
P
Topper McFaun
RRepublican
P
V.L. Coffin
RRepublican
P
Woody Page
RRepublican
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