Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly.
On May 10, Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles:
- H.89, An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity
- S.37, An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers
When signing the bills, Governor Scott issued the following statement:
“Today, we reaffirm once again that Vermont stands on the side of privacy, personal autonomy and reproductive liberty, and that providers are free to practice without fear.”
Statement from Lucy Leriche, Vice President, Planned Parenthood Vermont Action Fund, on shield bills H.89 and S.37 being signed into law by Governor Phil Scott:
“We’re so grateful that the Vermont legislature and now Governor Phil Scott have supported two bills that will protect abortion care, gender-affirming care, and abortion providers in Vermont. They are now signed into law.
“As attacks on reproductive health care in the country continue to rise, we’re proud to offer a safe environment for patients and their providers. No one should live in fear as they deliver or receive life-saving health care. This is a proud day for Vermont.”
To view a complete list of action on bills passed during the 2023 legislative session, click here.
Source: 5.10.2023. Governor Montpelier www.vermont.gov
