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H 658

Vermont House•In House Committee

Summary

H 658, an act relating to sign language interpretation at public events for elected officials, was introduced in the House on Jan 13, 2026 by Rep. Elizabeth Burrows (D). It was referred to Human Services, and last saw action on Jan 13, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services.

Record

Text

H 658 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.

h658/introduced.txt
 BILL AS INTRODUCED  H.658
 2026  Page 1 of 1
H.658
SHORT FORM
 Introduced by Representative Burrows of West Windsor
 Referred to Committee on
 Date:
 Subject: General provisions; common law; general rights; interpreters for the
Deaf and Hard of Hearing; elected officials
 Statement of purpose of bill as introduced: This bill proposes to require sign
 language interpretation at public events hosted by local, State, and federal
 elected officials to improve access to participation in governance and civic
 engagement for individuals with hearing-related disabilities.
    An act relating to sign language interpretation at public events for elected
    officials
 It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
(TEXT OMITTED IN SHORT-FORM BILLS)
                                                                   VT LEG #386201 v.1

An act relating to sign language interpretation at public events for elected officials

Sponsors

Rep. Elizabeth Burrows (D) sponsors H 658 alone.

Committees

H 658 went before 1 committee: Human Services.

Human Services
Human Services
Referred to · Jan 13, 2026 · 55 Bills

History

H 658 has taken 1 action since Jan 13, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jan 13, 2026
House
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services

Votes

H 658 has not gone to a roll call.

Source: legislature.vermont.gov · legiscan.com