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Read. Follow. Verify.Vermont Senate bill makes General Assembly members eligible for State employee health benefits starting January 2027
Last action · January 6, 2026: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Government OperationsSponsor: Anne Watson
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What This Bill Would Do
Vermont lawmakers propose making members of the General Assembly eligible for the same group hospital-surgical-medical insurance, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts offered to State executive branch employees, effective January 1, 2027.
Extends state-backed health insurance options and flexible spending accounts to state legislators, who will be required to pay the same premium shares as executive branch employees.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
members of the General Assembly
Members of the General Assembly become eligible for State employee health insurance, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts, and must pay the same premium share as Executive Branch employees.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What health benefits will members of the General Assembly be eligible for under this bill?
How much will legislators have to pay for their insurance coverage?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 6, 2026SenateIntroducedRead 1st time & referred to Committee on Government Operations
Version history
Only one version on file - nothing to compare yet. As later stages (committee substitute, engrossed, enrolled) are captured, the redline appears here.
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legislature.vermont.gov
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