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DTSTART:20260803
DTEND:20260803
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P019 -- Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedule Rule 40.
LOCATION:Virtually via MS Teams
DESCRIPTION: Location: Virtually via MS Teams Address: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21573582888 5071?plFaIi4PsXrmEGKrHuH City: Meeting ID: 215 735 828 885 071 Passcode: dD3X6PZ3 State: VT Title: Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedule Rule 40. Persons Affected: All Vermont employers required to carry workers' compensation or to self-insure (including the State of Vermont), all Vermont workers who sustain work-related injuries, Vermont health care professionals who care 
for injured workers, and all Vermont hospitals. Economic Impact: A preliminary analysis by the National Council on Compensation Insurance concluded that the annual impact on workers' compensation system costs would modestly increase reimbursement rates to health care professionals by 3.1. The overall system costs would decrease some 11. The decrease is attributable to more robust CPT and HCPCS billing codes, because procedures with no corresponding fee schedule code are billed at the comparatively high rate of 83 of billed charges. Effective Date:  Summary:Medical providers who care for injured workers covered by a workers' compensation policy are required to bill for their services using the Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedule. It is vital to the health of the workers'compensation system that such fees be sufficient to ensure the provision of services, without being so generous as to increase the cost of insurance coverage. The rule generally modestly raises reimbursement amounts, adds a far more robust table of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, and provides for annual indexing going forward using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)"market basket" factors, capped at 3 annually.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260803
DTEND:20260803
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P019 -- Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedule Rule 40.
LOCATION:Dept. of Labor
DESCRIPTION: Location: Dept. of Labor Address: 5 Green Mountain Drive City: Montpelier State: VT Title: Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedule Rule 40. Persons Affected: All Vermont employers required to carry workers' compensation or to self-insure (including the State of Vermont), all Vermont workers who sustain work-related injuries, Vermont health care professionals who care 
for injured workers, and all Vermont hospitals. Economic Impact: A preliminary analysis by the National Council on Compensation Insurance concluded that the annual impact on workers' compensation system costs would modestly increase reimbursement rates to health care professionals by 3.1. The overall system costs would decrease some 11. The decrease is attributable to more robust CPT and HCPCS billing codes, because procedures with no corresponding fee schedule code are billed at the comparatively high rate of 83 of billed charges. Effective Date:  Summary:Medical providers who care for injured workers covered by a workers' compensation policy are required to bill for their services using the Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedule. It is vital to the health of the workers'compensation system that such fees be sufficient to ensure the provision of services, without being so generous as to increase the cost of insurance coverage. The rule generally modestly raises reimbursement amounts, adds a far more robust table of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, and provides for annual indexing going forward using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)"market basket" factors, capped at 3 annually.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260805
DTEND:20260805
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P018 -- VOSHA Review Board Rules of Procedure.
LOCATION:VOSHA Review Board, Room 315
DESCRIPTION: Location: VOSHA Review Board, Room 315 Address: 6 Baldwin Street City: Montpelier State: VT Title: VOSHA Review Board Rules of Procedure. Persons Affected: Vermont Department of Labor VOSHA Program(Complainant); and employers and employees, or their employee representatives, who contest said VOSHA Program’s citations for workplace safety violations(Respondent). Economic Impact: There is minimal economic impact. The Rules are being revised to update, through expansion and clarification, the Review Board Procedures. Effective Date:  Summary:These rules serve as a guide to the Review Board, its Clerk and Hearing Officers and parties regarding the orderly transaction of its proceedings regarding contested VOSHA Cases. There are two levels of review available to the parties through the Rules of Procedure. The first is through a hearing before a Hearing Officer. The second level is through a discretionary review by the Review Board, should a party (or the Review Board on its own motion) want to appeal the Hearing Officer's decision. There are two types of proceedings offered in the Rules: conventional and simplified. Simplified Proceedings offer employers (respondents) a less formal way to contest a citation (no answer needs to be filed and documents are exchanged freely without the use of discovery, generally). Rules regarding settlement and the parties' option of using Hearing Officers to mediate a settlement are covered in the Rules.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260814
DTEND:20260814
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P022 -- Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, Nonfinancial Eligibility Requirements (Part 3)
LOCATION:Virtually via MS Teams
DESCRIPTION: Location: Virtually via MS Teams Address: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/233297609116516?pleCIIA3r4n2nvslTbO City: Call in (audio only) (802) 828-7667; Conference ID: 564 838 973# State: VT Title: Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, Nonfinancial Eligibility Requirements (Part 3) Persons Affected: Applicants and enrollees of Medicaid and Qualified 
Health Plans with financial assistance; Health law, policy, and related advocacy and community-based organizations and groups including the Office of the Health Care Advocate; Health care providers; Eligibility and enrollment assisters, including agents and brokers; The Agency of Human Services including its departments; The Vermont Department of Labor. Economic Impact: The Agency of Human Services (AHS) anticipates that many of the proposed changes to HBEE carry an economic impact. Changes to eligibility criteria for certain non-citizens will result in reduced enrollment in Medicaid and Qualified Health Plans. AHS anticipates that increased frequency of renewals for enrollees in the Medicaid Adult coverage group, as well as the introduction of new work and community engagement requirements, will reduce enrollment in Medicaid. The change to retroactive Medicaid periods represents a reduction in coverage for eligible Medicaid enrollees. Overall, these changes will reduce total Medicaid enrollment, increase the number of uninsured people in Vermont, increase financial hardship on individuals and families impacted, and increase the burden of uncompensated care on healthcare providers and systems. The implementation and ongoing administration of these changes represent significant additional costs to the state. These costs have been quantified in a $5 million dollar project budget for implementation. Effective Date:  Summary:This proposed rule amends part 1-3, 5 and 7 of the 8-part Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment (HBEE) rule. Parts 1,2,3,5 and 7 were last amended effective January 1, 2026. Substantive revisions include: newly requiring certain adult Medicaid applicants and enrollees demonstrate compliance with work and community engagement rules as a factor of eligibility; reducing the retroactive Medicaid coverage period from three months to one month for Adult coverage group enrollees and two months for all other enrollees; restricting non-citizen eligibility for both Medicaid
and Qualified Health Plan premium tax credits and adding a new category of "eligible non-citizen" to clarify which individuals remain eligible; adjusting the renewal period from 12 to 6 months for Medicaid enrollees in the Adult coverage group; shortening the annual open enrollment period from November 1st-January 15th to November 1st - December 15th. All of these substantive revisions are required by federal law.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260814
DTEND:20260814
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P022 -- Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, Nonfinancial Eligibility Requirements (Part 3)
LOCATION:Agency of Human Services
DESCRIPTION: Location: Agency of Human Services Address: Waterbury State Office Complex, 280 State Drive, Conference Room Cherry A City: Waterbury State: VT Title: Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, Nonfinancial Eligibility Requirements (Part 3) Persons Affected: Applicants and enrollees of Medicaid and Qualified 
Health Plans with financial assistance; Health law, policy, and related advocacy and community-based organizations and groups including the Office of the Health Care Advocate; Health care providers; Eligibility and enrollment assisters, including agents and brokers; The Agency of Human Services including its departments; The Vermont Department of Labor. Economic Impact: The Agency of Human Services (AHS) anticipates that many of the proposed changes to HBEE carry an economic impact. Changes to eligibility criteria for certain non-citizens will result in reduced enrollment in Medicaid and Qualified Health Plans. AHS anticipates that increased frequency of renewals for enrollees in the Medicaid Adult coverage group, as well as the introduction of new work and community engagement requirements, will reduce enrollment in Medicaid. The change to retroactive Medicaid periods represents a reduction in coverage for eligible Medicaid enrollees. Overall, these changes will reduce total Medicaid enrollment, increase the number of uninsured people in Vermont, increase financial hardship on individuals and families impacted, and increase the burden of uncompensated care on healthcare providers and systems. The implementation and ongoing administration of these changes represent significant additional costs to the state. These costs have been quantified in a $5 million dollar project budget for implementation. Effective Date:  Summary:This proposed rule amends part 1-3, 5 and 7 of the 8-part Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment (HBEE) rule. Parts 1,2,3,5 and 7 were last amended effective January 1, 2026. Substantive revisions include: newly requiring certain adult Medicaid applicants and enrollees demonstrate compliance with work and community engagement rules as a factor of eligibility; reducing the retroactive Medicaid coverage period from three months to one month for Adult coverage group enrollees and two months for all other enrollees; restricting non-citizen eligibility for both Medicaid
and Qualified Health Plan premium tax credits and adding a new category of "eligible non-citizen" to clarify which individuals remain eligible; adjusting the renewal period from 12 to 6 months for Medicaid enrollees in the Adult coverage group; shortening the annual open enrollment period from November 1st-January 15th to November 1st - December 15th. All of these substantive revisions are required by federal law.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260814
DTEND:20260814
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P024 -- Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, Eligibility-and-Enrollment Procedures (Part 7).
LOCATION:Virtually via MS Teams
DESCRIPTION: Location: Virtually via MS Teams Address: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/233297609116516?pleCIIA3r4n2nvslTbO City: Call in (audio only) (802) 828-7667; Conference ID: 564 838 973# State: VT Title: Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, Eligibility-and-Enrollment Procedures (Part 7). Persons Affected: Applicants and enrollees of Medicaid and Qualified 
Health Plans with financial assistance; Health law, policy, and related advocacy and community-based organizations and groups including the Office of the Health Care Advocate; Health care providers; Eligibility and enrollment assisters, including agents and brokers; The Agency of Human Services including its departments; The Vermont Department of Labor. Economic Impact: The Agency of Human Services (AHS) anticipates that many of the proposed changes to HBEE carry an economic impact. Changes to eligibility criteria for certain non-citizens will result in reduced enrollment in Medicaid and Qualified Health Plans. AHS anticipates that increased frequency of renewals for enrollees in the Medicaid Adult coverage group, as well as the introduction of new work and community engagement requirements, will reduce enrollment in Medicaid. The change to retroactive Medicaid periods represents a reduction in coverage for eligible Medicaid enrollees. Overall, these changes will reduce total Medicaid enrollment, increase the number of uninsured people in Vermont, increase financial hardship on individuals and families impacted, and increase the burden of uncompensated care on healthcare providers and systems. The implementation and ongoing administration of these changes represent significant additional costs to the state. These costs have been quantified in a $5 million dollar project budget for implementation. Effective Date:  Summary:This proposed rule amends part 1-3, 5 and 7 of the 8-part Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment (HBEE) rule. Parts 1,2,3,5 and 7 were last amended effective January 1, 2026. Substantive revisions include: newly requiring certain adult Medicaid applicants and enrollees demonstrate compliance with work and community engagement rules as a factor of eligibility; reducing the retroactive Medicaid coverage period from three months to one month for Adult coverage group enrollees and two months for all other enrollees; restricting non-citizen eligibility for both Medicaid
and Qualified Health Plan premium tax credits and adding a new category of "eligible non-citizen" to clarify which individuals remain eligible; adjusting the renewal period from 12 to 6 months for Medicaid enrollees in the Adult coverage group; shortening the annual open enrollment period from November 1st-January 15th to November 1st - December 15th. All of these substantive revisions are required by federal law.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260814
DTEND:20260814
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P021 -- Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, Eligibility Standards (Part 2).
LOCATION:Virtually via MS Teams
DESCRIPTION: Location: Virtually via MS Teams Address: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/233297609116516?pleCIIA3r4n2nvslTbO City: Call in (audio only) (802) 828-7667; Conference ID: 564 838 973# State: VT Title: Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, Eligibility Standards (Part 2). Persons Affected: Applicants and enrollees of Medicaid and Qualified 
Health Plans with financial assistance; Health law, policy, and related advocacy and community-based organizations and groups including the Office of the Health Care Advocate; Health care providers; Eligibility and enrollment assisters, including agents and brokers; The Agency of Human Services including its departments; The Vermont Department of Labor. Economic Impact: The Agency of Human Services (AHS) anticipates that many of the proposed changes to HBEE carry an economic impact. Changes to eligibility criteria for certain non-citizens will result in reduced enrollment in Medicaid and Qualified Health Plans. AHS anticipates that increased frequency of renewals for enrollees in the Medicaid Adult coverage group, as well as the introduction of new work and community engagement requirements, will reduce enrollment in Medicaid. The change to retroactive Medicaid periods represents a reduction in coverage for eligible Medicaid enrollees. Overall, these changes will reduce total Medicaid enrollment, increase the number of uninsured people in Vermont, increase financial hardship on individuals and families impacted, and increase the burden of uncompensated care on healthcare providers and systems. The implementation and ongoing administration of these changes represent significant additional costs to the state. These costs have been quantified in a $5 million dollar project budget for implementation. Effective Date:  Summary:This proposed rule amends part 1-3, 5 and 7 of the 8-part Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment (HBEE) rule. Parts 1,2,3,5 and 7 were last amended effective January 1, 2026. Substantive revisions include: newly requiring certain adult Medicaid applicants and enrollees demonstrate compliance with work and community engagement rules as a factor of eligibility; reducing the retroactive Medicaid coverage period from three months to one month for Adult coverage group enrollees and two months for all other enrollees; restricting non-citizen eligibility for both Medicaid
and Qualified Health Plan premium tax credits and adding a new category of "eligible non-citizen" to clarify which individuals remain eligible; adjusting the renewal period from 12 to 6 months for Medicaid enrollees in the Adult coverage group; shortening the annual open enrollment period from November 1st-January 15th to November 1st - December 15th. All of these substantive revisions are required by federal law.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260814
DTEND:20260814
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P024 -- Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, Eligibility-and-Enrollment Procedures (Part 7).
LOCATION:Agency of Human Services
DESCRIPTION: Location: Agency of Human Services Address: Waterbury State Office Complex, 280 State Drive, Conference Room Cherry A City: Waterbury State: VT Title: Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, Eligibility-and-Enrollment Procedures (Part 7). Persons Affected: Applicants and enrollees of Medicaid and Qualified 
Health Plans with financial assistance; Health law, policy, and related advocacy and community-based organizations and groups including the Office of the Health Care Advocate; Health care providers; Eligibility and enrollment assisters, including agents and brokers; The Agency of Human Services including its departments; The Vermont Department of Labor. Economic Impact: The Agency of Human Services (AHS) anticipates that many of the proposed changes to HBEE carry an economic impact. Changes to eligibility criteria for certain non-citizens will result in reduced enrollment in Medicaid and Qualified Health Plans. AHS anticipates that increased frequency of renewals for enrollees in the Medicaid Adult coverage group, as well as the introduction of new work and community engagement requirements, will reduce enrollment in Medicaid. The change to retroactive Medicaid periods represents a reduction in coverage for eligible Medicaid enrollees. Overall, these changes will reduce total Medicaid enrollment, increase the number of uninsured people in Vermont, increase financial hardship on individuals and families impacted, and increase the burden of uncompensated care on healthcare providers and systems. The implementation and ongoing administration of these changes represent significant additional costs to the state. These costs have been quantified in a $5 million dollar project budget for implementation. Effective Date:  Summary:This proposed rule amends part 1-3, 5 and 7 of the 8-part Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment (HBEE) rule. Parts 1,2,3,5 and 7 were last amended effective January 1, 2026. Substantive revisions include: newly requiring certain adult Medicaid applicants and enrollees demonstrate compliance with work and community engagement rules as a factor of eligibility; reducing the retroactive Medicaid coverage period from three months to one month for Adult coverage group enrollees and two months for all other enrollees; restricting non-citizen eligibility for both Medicaid
and Qualified Health Plan premium tax credits and adding a new category of "eligible non-citizen" to clarify which individuals remain eligible; adjusting the renewal period from 12 to 6 months for Medicaid enrollees in the Adult coverage group; shortening the annual open enrollment period from November 1st-January 15th to November 1st - December 15th. All of these substantive revisions are required by federal law.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260814
DTEND:20260814
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P021 -- Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, Eligibility Standards (Part 2).
LOCATION:Agency of Human Services
DESCRIPTION: Location: Agency of Human Services Address: Waterbury State Office Complex, 280 State Drive, Conference Room Cherry A City: Waterbury State: VT Title: Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, Eligibility Standards (Part 2). Persons Affected: Applicants and enrollees of Medicaid and Qualified 
Health Plans with financial assistance; Health law, policy, and related advocacy and community-based organizations and groups including the Office of the Health Care Advocate; Health care providers; Eligibility and enrollment assisters, including agents and brokers; The Agency of Human Services including its departments; The Vermont Department of Labor. Economic Impact: The Agency of Human Services (AHS) anticipates that many of the proposed changes to HBEE carry an economic impact. Changes to eligibility criteria for certain non-citizens will result in reduced enrollment in Medicaid and Qualified Health Plans. AHS anticipates that increased frequency of renewals for enrollees in the Medicaid Adult coverage group, as well as the introduction of new work and community engagement requirements, will reduce enrollment in Medicaid. The change to retroactive Medicaid periods represents a reduction in coverage for eligible Medicaid enrollees. Overall, these changes will reduce total Medicaid enrollment, increase the number of uninsured people in Vermont, increase financial hardship on individuals and families impacted, and increase the burden of uncompensated care on healthcare providers and systems. The implementation and ongoing administration of these changes represent significant additional costs to the state. These costs have been quantified in a $5 million dollar project budget for implementation. Effective Date:  Summary:This proposed rule amends part 1-3, 5 and 7 of the 8-part Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment (HBEE) rule. Parts 1,2,3,5 and 7 were last amended effective January 1, 2026. Substantive revisions include: newly requiring certain adult Medicaid applicants and enrollees demonstrate compliance with work and community engagement rules as a factor of eligibility; reducing the retroactive Medicaid coverage period from three months to one month for Adult coverage group enrollees and two months for all other enrollees; restricting non-citizen eligibility for both Medicaid
and Qualified Health Plan premium tax credits and adding a new category of "eligible non-citizen" to clarify which individuals remain eligible; adjusting the renewal period from 12 to 6 months for Medicaid enrollees in the Adult coverage group; shortening the annual open enrollment period from November 1st-January 15th to November 1st - December 15th. All of these substantive revisions are required by federal law.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260814
DTEND:20260814
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P023 -- Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, Financial Methodologies (Part 5).
LOCATION:Virtually via MS Teams
DESCRIPTION: Location: Virtually via MS Teams Address: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/233297609116516?pleCIIA3r4n2nvslTbO City: Call in (audio only) (802) 828-7667; Conference ID: 564 838 973# State: VT Title: Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, Financial Methodologies (Part 5). Persons Affected: Applicants and enrollees of Medicaid and Qualified 
Health Plans with financial assistance; Health law, policy, and related advocacy and community-based organizations and groups including the Office of the Health Care Advocate; Health care providers; Eligibility and enrollment assisters, including agents and brokers; The Agency of Human Services including its departments; The Vermont Department of Labor. Economic Impact: The Agency of Human Services (AHS) anticipates that many of the proposed changes to HBEE carry an economic impact. Changes to eligibility criteria for certain non-citizens will result in reduced enrollment in Medicaid and Qualified Health Plans. AHS anticipates that increased frequency of renewals for enrollees in the Medicaid Adult coverage group, as well as the introduction of new work and community engagement requirements, will reduce enrollment in Medicaid. The change to retroactive Medicaid periods represents a reduction in coverage for eligible Medicaid enrollees. Overall, these changes will reduce total Medicaid enrollment, increase the number of uninsured people in Vermont, increase financial hardship on individuals and families impacted, and increase the burden of uncompensated care on healthcare providers and systems. The implementation and ongoing administration of these changes represent significant additional costs to the state. These costs have been quantified in a $5 million dollar project budget for implementation. Effective Date:  Summary:This proposed rule amends part 1-3, 5 and 7 of the 8-part Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment (HBEE) rule. Parts 1,2,3,5 and 7 were last amended effective January 1, 2026. Substantive revisions include: newly requiring certain adult Medicaid applicants and enrollees demonstrate compliance with work and community engagement rules as a factor of eligibility; reducing the retroactive Medicaid coverage period from three months to one month for Adult coverage group enrollees and two months for all other enrollees; restricting non-citizen eligibility for both Medicaid
and Qualified Health Plan premium tax credits and adding a new category of "eligible non-citizen" to clarify which individuals remain eligible; adjusting the renewal period from 12 to 6 months for Medicaid enrollees in the Adult coverage group; shortening the annual open enrollment period from November 1st-January 15th to November 1st - December 15th. All of these substantive revisions are required by federal law.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260814
DTEND:20260814
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P020 -- Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, General Provisions and Definitions (Part 1).
LOCATION:Virtual via MS Teams
DESCRIPTION: Location: Virtual via MS Teams Address: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/233297609116516?pleCIIA3r4n2nvslTbO City: Call in (audio only) (802) 828-7667; Conference ID: 564 838 973# State: VT Title: Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, General Provisions and Definitions (Part 1). Persons Affected: Applicants and enrollees of Medicaid and Qualified 
Health Plans with financial assistance; Health law, policy, and related advocacy and community-based organizations and groups including the Office of the Health Care Advocate; Health care providers; Eligibility and enrollment assisters, including agents and brokers; The Agency of Human Services including its departments; The Vermont Department of Labor. Economic Impact: The Agency of Human Services (AHS) anticipates that many of the proposed changes to HBEE carry an economic impact. Changes to eligibility criteria for certain non-citizens will result in reduced enrollment in Medicaid and Qualified Health Plans. AHS anticipates that increased frequency of renewals for enrollees in the Medicaid Adult coverage group, as well as the introduction of new work and community engagement requirements, will reduce enrollment in Medicaid. The change to retroactive Medicaid periods represents a reduction in coverage for eligible Medicaid enrollees. Overall, these changes will reduce total Medicaid enrollment, increase the number of uninsured people in Vermont, increase financial hardship on individuals and families impacted, and increase the burden of uncompensated care on healthcare providers and systems. The implementation and ongoing administration of these changes represent significant additional costs to the state. These costs have been quantified in a $5 million dollar project budget for implementation. Effective Date:  Summary:This proposed rule amends part 1-3, 5 and 7 of the 8-part Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment (HBEE) rule. Parts 1,2,3,5 and 7 were last amended effective January 1, 2026. Substantive revisions include: newly requiring certain adult Medicaid applicants and enrollees demonstrate compliance with work and community engagement rules as a factor of eligibility; reducing the retroactive Medicaid coverage period from three months to one month for Adult coverage group enrollees and two months for all other enrollees; restricting non-citizen eligibility for both Medicaid
and Qualified Health Plan premium tax credits and adding a new category of "eligible non-citizen" to clarify which individuals remain eligible; adjusting the renewal period from 12 to 6 months for Medicaid enrollees in the Adult coverage group; shortening the annual open enrollment period from November 1st-January 15th to November 1st - December 15th. All of these substantive revisions are required by federal law.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260814
DTEND:20260814
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P023 -- Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, Financial Methodologies (Part 5).
LOCATION:Agency of Human Services
DESCRIPTION: Location: Agency of Human Services Address: Waterbury State Office Complex, 280 State Drive, Conference Room Cherry A City: Waterbury State: VT Title: Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, Financial Methodologies (Part 5). Persons Affected: Applicants and enrollees of Medicaid and Qualified 
Health Plans with financial assistance; Health law, policy, and related advocacy and community-based organizations and groups including the Office of the Health Care Advocate; Health care providers; Eligibility and enrollment assisters, including agents and brokers; The Agency of Human Services including its departments; The Vermont Department of Labor. Economic Impact: The Agency of Human Services (AHS) anticipates that many of the proposed changes to HBEE carry an economic impact. Changes to eligibility criteria for certain non-citizens will result in reduced enrollment in Medicaid and Qualified Health Plans. AHS anticipates that increased frequency of renewals for enrollees in the Medicaid Adult coverage group, as well as the introduction of new work and community engagement requirements, will reduce enrollment in Medicaid. The change to retroactive Medicaid periods represents a reduction in coverage for eligible Medicaid enrollees. Overall, these changes will reduce total Medicaid enrollment, increase the number of uninsured people in Vermont, increase financial hardship on individuals and families impacted, and increase the burden of uncompensated care on healthcare providers and systems. The implementation and ongoing administration of these changes represent significant additional costs to the state. These costs have been quantified in a $5 million dollar project budget for implementation. Effective Date:  Summary:This proposed rule amends part 1-3, 5 and 7 of the 8-part Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment (HBEE) rule. Parts 1,2,3,5 and 7 were last amended effective January 1, 2026. Substantive revisions include: newly requiring certain adult Medicaid applicants and enrollees demonstrate compliance with work and community engagement rules as a factor of eligibility; reducing the retroactive Medicaid coverage period from three months to one month for Adult coverage group enrollees and two months for all other enrollees; restricting non-citizen eligibility for both Medicaid
and Qualified Health Plan premium tax credits and adding a new category of "eligible non-citizen" to clarify which individuals remain eligible; adjusting the renewal period from 12 to 6 months for Medicaid enrollees in the Adult coverage group; shortening the annual open enrollment period from November 1st-January 15th to November 1st - December 15th. All of these substantive revisions are required by federal law.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260814
DTEND:20260814
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P020 -- Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, General Provisions and Definitions (Part 1).
LOCATION:Agency of Human Services
DESCRIPTION: Location: Agency of Human Services Address: Waterbury State Office Complex, 280 State Drive, Conference Room Cherry A City: Waterbury State: VT Title: Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment Rule, General Provisions and Definitions (Part 1). Persons Affected: Applicants and enrollees of Medicaid and Qualified 
Health Plans with financial assistance; Health law, policy, and related advocacy and community-based organizations and groups including the Office of the Health Care Advocate; Health care providers; Eligibility and enrollment assisters, including agents and brokers; The Agency of Human Services including its departments; The Vermont Department of Labor. Economic Impact: The Agency of Human Services (AHS) anticipates that many of the proposed changes to HBEE carry an economic impact. Changes to eligibility criteria for certain non-citizens will result in reduced enrollment in Medicaid and Qualified Health Plans. AHS anticipates that increased frequency of renewals for enrollees in the Medicaid Adult coverage group, as well as the introduction of new work and community engagement requirements, will reduce enrollment in Medicaid. The change to retroactive Medicaid periods represents a reduction in coverage for eligible Medicaid enrollees. Overall, these changes will reduce total Medicaid enrollment, increase the number of uninsured people in Vermont, increase financial hardship on individuals and families impacted, and increase the burden of uncompensated care on healthcare providers and systems. The implementation and ongoing administration of these changes represent significant additional costs to the state. These costs have been quantified in a $5 million dollar project budget for implementation. Effective Date:  Summary:This proposed rule amends part 1-3, 5 and 7 of the 8-part Health Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment (HBEE) rule. Parts 1,2,3,5 and 7 were last amended effective January 1, 2026. Substantive revisions include: newly requiring certain adult Medicaid applicants and enrollees demonstrate compliance with work and community engagement rules as a factor of eligibility; reducing the retroactive Medicaid coverage period from three months to one month for Adult coverage group enrollees and two months for all other enrollees; restricting non-citizen eligibility for both Medicaid
and Qualified Health Plan premium tax credits and adding a new category of "eligible non-citizen" to clarify which individuals remain eligible; adjusting the renewal period from 12 to 6 months for Medicaid enrollees in the Adult coverage group; shortening the annual open enrollment period from November 1st-January 15th to November 1st - December 15th. All of these substantive revisions are required by federal law.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260824
DTEND:20260824
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P025 -- 10 App. V.S.A. § 7 Bear Management Rule.
LOCATION:Virtually via MS Teams
DESCRIPTION: Location: Virtually via MS Teams Address: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting City: Meeting ID: 260 430 698 773 348 Passcode: iq37qv6y Phone conference ID: 140 142 845#  Dial in by Phone: +1 802-828-7667,,1401 State: VT Title: 10 App. V.S.A. § 7 Bear Management Rule. Persons Affected: Department Staff including Game Wardens and Biologists, Hunters, businesses that sell hunting equipment and provide lodging during the hunting season. Economic Impact: The proposed rule will create additional opportunity for bear hunting, potentially resulting in a nominal increase in sales of hunting equipment.  The rule will also require every hunter who intends to hunt a bear to purchase a $5 bear tag.  Currently, only hunters who intend to take a bear during the early season are required to purchase a tag.  The revised tag requirement may result in an increase in tag sales, but it is not expected to be a substantial increase since the majority of hunters who intend to hunt for bear are already purchasing the early season tag.  The proposed rule will also generate additional Department revenue through the sale of second bear tags, but it is not clear how many hunters may purchase a second tag. Effective Date:  Summary:The proposed rule amendments eliminate the consecutive "early" and "late" seasons to create one bear season extending from September 1st through the last day of the regulated deer season.  The proposed rule would require the purchase of a bear tag to take a bear during the season, and would allow for the taking of a second bear within specified Wildlife Management Units (WMU) upon Board approval. The rule prohibits the intentional taking of sows with cubs. Additionally, the rule clarifies bear dog permit requirements and makes technical and grammatical corrections.
DTSTAMP:2026-08-05 23:48:00
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260824
DTEND:20260824
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P025 -- 10 App. V.S.A. § 7 Bear Management Rule.
LOCATION:St. Andrews Church
DESCRIPTION: Location: St. Andrews Church Address: 1265 Main Street City: St. Johnsbury State: VT Title: 10 App. V.S.A. § 7 Bear Management Rule. Persons Affected: Department Staff including Game Wardens and Biologists, Hunters, businesses that sell hunting equipment and provide lodging during the hunting season. Economic Impact: The proposed rule will create additional opportunity for bear hunting, potentially resulting in a nominal increase in sales of hunting equipment.  The rule will also require every hunter who intends to hunt a bear to purchase a $5 bear tag.  Currently, only hunters who intend to take a bear during the early season are required to purchase a tag.  The revised tag requirement may result in an increase in tag sales, but it is not expected to be a substantial increase since the majority of hunters who intend to hunt for bear are already purchasing the early season tag.  The proposed rule will also generate additional Department revenue through the sale of second bear tags, but it is not clear how many hunters may purchase a second tag. Effective Date:  Summary:The proposed rule amendments eliminate the consecutive "early" and "late" seasons to create one bear season extending from September 1st through the last day of the regulated deer season.  The proposed rule would require the purchase of a bear tag to take a bear during the season, and would allow for the taking of a second bear within specified Wildlife Management Units (WMU) upon Board approval. The rule prohibits the intentional taking of sows with cubs. Additionally, the rule clarifies bear dog permit requirements and makes technical and grammatical corrections.
DTSTAMP:2026-08-05 23:48:00
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260827
DTEND:20260827
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P025 -- 10 App. V.S.A. § 7 Bear Management Rule.
LOCATION:Bennington Elks Lodge
DESCRIPTION: Location: Bennington Elks Lodge Address: 125 Washington Ave. City: Bennington State: VT Title: 10 App. V.S.A. § 7 Bear Management Rule. Persons Affected: Department Staff including Game Wardens and Biologists, Hunters, businesses that sell hunting equipment and provide lodging during the hunting season. Economic Impact: The proposed rule will create additional opportunity for bear hunting, potentially resulting in a nominal increase in sales of hunting equipment.  The rule will also require every hunter who intends to hunt a bear to purchase a $5 bear tag.  Currently, only hunters who intend to take a bear during the early season are required to purchase a tag.  The revised tag requirement may result in an increase in tag sales, but it is not expected to be a substantial increase since the majority of hunters who intend to hunt for bear are already purchasing the early season tag.  The proposed rule will also generate additional Department revenue through the sale of second bear tags, but it is not clear how many hunters may purchase a second tag. Effective Date:  Summary:The proposed rule amendments eliminate the consecutive "early" and "late" seasons to create one bear season extending from September 1st through the last day of the regulated deer season.  The proposed rule would require the purchase of a bear tag to take a bear during the season, and would allow for the taking of a second bear within specified Wildlife Management Units (WMU) upon Board approval. The rule prohibits the intentional taking of sows with cubs. Additionally, the rule clarifies bear dog permit requirements and makes technical and grammatical corrections.
DTSTAMP:2026-08-05 23:48:00
END:VEVENT

BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260909
DTEND:20260909
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P028 -- Age Assurance Privacy.
LOCATION:Pavilion Auditorium, First Floor
DESCRIPTION: Location: Pavilion Auditorium, First Floor Address: 109 State Street City: Montpelier State: VT Title: Age Assurance Privacy. Persons Affected: Affected people include covered minors and their families; affected entities include covered businesses that operate online services, products, or features reasonably likely to be accessed by covered minors; third-party age assurance providers and other vendors that provide age assurance, identity credential, privacy, or compliance services to covered businesses; and the Office of the Attorney General, which is responsible for administering and enforcing the Rule. Other governmental entities, including Vermont courts, may be affected to the extent they are involved in enforcement or judicial review of the Rule. Economic Impact: The Rule primarily implements and clarifies the statutory requirements established by Act 63 by providing definitions, interpretive standards, and implementation guidance governing age assurance. As a result, many compliance obligations arise from the statute rather than this Rule. Covered businesses may incur administrative costs associated with reviewing existing age assurance practices, updating policies and procedures, training personnel, and implementing changes necessary to comply with the Rule. Compliance costs will vary depending on the size of the business, the nature of its online services, and existing compliance programs. The Rule is expected to reduce regulatory uncertainty by providing clear, technology-neutral standards that allow businesses flexibility in selecting proportionate age assurance methods while protecting the privacy of covered 
minors. Effective Date:  Summary:This Rule implements 9 V.S.A. § 2449g of the Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. It establishes standards for how covered businesses determine whether a user is a covered minor while protecting privacy and minimizing unnecessary collection and use of personal data. The Rule provides requirements for selecting and using age assurance methods, protecting age assurance data, ensuring accuracy, providing fallback options and appeals, and documenting compliance. The Rule uses a flexible, technology-neutral approach that requires covered businesses to use the least intrusive age assurance method reasonably available that achieves the level of confidence necessary under the circumstances.
DTSTAMP:2026-08-05 23:48:00
END:VEVENT

BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260909
DTEND:20260909
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P027 -- Prohibited Data and Design Practices.
LOCATION:Pavilion Auditorium, First Floor
DESCRIPTION: Location: Pavilion Auditorium, First Floor Address: 109 State Street City: Montpelier State: VT Title: Prohibited Data and Design Practices. Persons Affected: Affected people include covered minors and their families; affected enterprises include covered businesses that operate online services, products, or features reasonably likely to be accessed by covered minors; developers and operators of digital platforms and related service providers; and the Office of the Attorney General, which is responsible for administering and enforcing the Rule. Other governmental entities may be affected to the extent they coordinate with the Attorney General or are involved in enforcement or judicial review of the Rule Economic Impact: The Rule primarily implements and clarifies the statutory requirements established by Act 63 by providing definitions, interpretive standards, and implementation guidance. As a result, many compliance costs arise from the statute itself rather than this Rule. Covered businesses may incur administrative costs to review existing products, services, and data processing practices; update policies or procedures; and train personnel regarding the Rule's requirements. The Office cannot reasonably estimate statewide compliance costs because they will vary depending on the size of the covered business, the nature of its online services, and existing compliance measures. The Rule is expected to reduce economic costs by providing greater regulatory certainty, promoting consistent implementation of Act 63, and allowing covered businesses flexibility to select technology-neutral, performance-based approaches rather than requiring specific technologies or vendors. Effective Date:  Summary:This Rule implements 9 V.S.A. § 2449f of Act 63 of 2025, Vermont's Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. It establishes standards for data processing and design practices that apply to covered businesses serving covered minors. The Rule explains which practices are prohibited, defines key terms, provides examples, and helps covered businesses understand how to comply with the law. It is intended to protect covered minors while giving covered businesses clear, flexible guidance for meeting their obligations under Vermont law.
DTSTAMP:2026-08-05 23:48:00
END:VEVENT

BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260911
DTEND:20260911
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P029 -- Birth Center Licensing Rule.
LOCATION:Waterbury State Office Complex, Red Oak Conference Room
DESCRIPTION: Location: Waterbury State Office Complex, Red Oak Conference Room Address: 280 State Drive City: Waterbury State: VT Title: Birth Center Licensing Rule. Persons Affected: Entities establishing, maintaining, or operating birth centers, the Vermont Department of Health, and the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL). Economic Impact: This rulemaking establishes a licensing and regulatory program for birth centers within the Department of Health, as required by statute (18 V.S.A. § 2359). There are only minimal economic impacts anticipated for the Agency of Human Services and for the entities establishing, maintaining, or operating birth centers from this Rule. Effective Date:  Summary:This rule sets forth the standards that apply to the licensing of birth centers in Vermont. This rulemaking establishes the process by which a birth center can apply for a license in Vermont.
DTSTAMP:2026-08-05 23:48:00
END:VEVENT

BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260911
DTEND:20260911
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P029 -- Birth Center Licensing Rule.
LOCATION:Virtually via MS Teams
DESCRIPTION: Location: Virtually via MS Teams Address: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/212699808627827?pnjx7 WCK7dM31IXctzv City: n/a State: VT Title: Birth Center Licensing Rule. Persons Affected: Entities establishing, maintaining, or operating birth centers, the Vermont Department of Health, and the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL). Economic Impact: This rulemaking establishes a licensing and regulatory program for birth centers within the Department of Health, as required by statute (18 V.S.A. § 2359). There are only minimal economic impacts anticipated for the Agency of Human Services and for the entities establishing, maintaining, or operating birth centers from this Rule. Effective Date:  Summary:This rule sets forth the standards that apply to the licensing of birth centers in Vermont. This rulemaking establishes the process by which a birth center can apply for a license in Vermont.
DTSTAMP:2026-08-05 23:48:00
END:VEVENT

BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260921
DTEND:20260921
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P028 -- Age Assurance Privacy.
LOCATION:Economic Service Dept. Hartford Office, Common Conference Room 120
DESCRIPTION: Location: Economic Service Dept. Hartford Office, Common Conference Room 120 Address: 118 Prospect Street City: White River Junction State: VT Title: Age Assurance Privacy. Persons Affected: Affected people include covered minors and their families; affected entities include covered businesses that operate online services, products, or features reasonably likely to be accessed by covered minors; third-party age assurance providers and other vendors that provide age assurance, identity credential, privacy, or compliance services to covered businesses; and the Office of the Attorney General, which is responsible for administering and enforcing the Rule. Other governmental entities, including Vermont courts, may be affected to the extent they are involved in enforcement or judicial review of the Rule. Economic Impact: The Rule primarily implements and clarifies the statutory requirements established by Act 63 by providing definitions, interpretive standards, and implementation guidance governing age assurance. As a result, many compliance obligations arise from the statute rather than this Rule. Covered businesses may incur administrative costs associated with reviewing existing age assurance practices, updating policies and procedures, training personnel, and implementing changes necessary to comply with the Rule. Compliance costs will vary depending on the size of the business, the nature of its online services, and existing compliance programs. The Rule is expected to reduce regulatory uncertainty by providing clear, technology-neutral standards that allow businesses flexibility in selecting proportionate age assurance methods while protecting the privacy of covered 
minors. Effective Date:  Summary:This Rule implements 9 V.S.A. § 2449g of the Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. It establishes standards for how covered businesses determine whether a user is a covered minor while protecting privacy and minimizing unnecessary collection and use of personal data. The Rule provides requirements for selecting and using age assurance methods, protecting age assurance data, ensuring accuracy, providing fallback options and appeals, and documenting compliance. The Rule uses a flexible, technology-neutral approach that requires covered businesses to use the least intrusive age assurance method reasonably available that achieves the level of confidence necessary under the circumstances.
DTSTAMP:2026-08-05 23:48:00
END:VEVENT

BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260921
DTEND:20260921
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P027 -- Prohibited Data and Design Practices.
LOCATION:Economic Service Dept. Hartford Office, Common Conference Room 120
DESCRIPTION: Location: Economic Service Dept. Hartford Office, Common Conference Room 120 Address: 118 Prospect Street City: White River Junction State: VT Title: Prohibited Data and Design Practices. Persons Affected: Affected people include covered minors and their families; affected enterprises include covered businesses that operate online services, products, or features reasonably likely to be accessed by covered minors; developers and operators of digital platforms and related service providers; and the Office of the Attorney General, which is responsible for administering and enforcing the Rule. Other governmental entities may be affected to the extent they coordinate with the Attorney General or are involved in enforcement or judicial review of the Rule Economic Impact: The Rule primarily implements and clarifies the statutory requirements established by Act 63 by providing definitions, interpretive standards, and implementation guidance. As a result, many compliance costs arise from the statute itself rather than this Rule. Covered businesses may incur administrative costs to review existing products, services, and data processing practices; update policies or procedures; and train personnel regarding the Rule's requirements. The Office cannot reasonably estimate statewide compliance costs because they will vary depending on the size of the covered business, the nature of its online services, and existing compliance measures. The Rule is expected to reduce economic costs by providing greater regulatory certainty, promoting consistent implementation of Act 63, and allowing covered businesses flexibility to select technology-neutral, performance-based approaches rather than requiring specific technologies or vendors. Effective Date:  Summary:This Rule implements 9 V.S.A. § 2449f of Act 63 of 2025, Vermont's Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. It establishes standards for data processing and design practices that apply to covered businesses serving covered minors. The Rule explains which practices are prohibited, defines key terms, provides examples, and helps covered businesses understand how to comply with the law. It is intended to protect covered minors while giving covered businesses clear, flexible guidance for meeting their obligations under Vermont law.
DTSTAMP:2026-08-05 23:48:00
END:VEVENT

BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260922
DTEND:20260922
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P026 -- Rules Governing the Activity of Primitive Camping on State Forest and State Park Lands.
LOCATION:Manchester Community Library
DESCRIPTION: Location: Manchester Community Library Address: 138 Cemetery Ave. City: Manchester, Center State: VT Title: Rules Governing the Activity of Primitive Camping on State Forest and State Park Lands. Persons Affected: The following people, enterprises, and government entities will be affected by this rule: 1. The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation 2. The Department of Fish and Wildlife 3. Members of the public seeking to camp in a primitive manner on state-owned lands. 4. Law Enforcement Authorities Economic Impact: The suite of amendments FPR is proposing to this rule are not anticipated to have a significant economic impact. It is possible that increased enforcement of the rule, including limiting stays to 3 nights, could lead to increased use of fee-based campsites, which could provide additional revenue for Vermont State Parks or to private campgrounds. The increased enforcement authority will not materially impact FWD wardens, as they are already responding to potential rule violations but without the authority to enforce the rule, and so it is possible that the provisions in the amended rule will lead to more efficient use of their time. The amendments to the rule are not expected to have a major economic impact on those individuals that are primitive camping as there are no changes to the fee structure associated with this activity (no fee for groups up to 10, permit required for groups of 11 or more). Finally, the rule amendment is not anticipated to have any impact on the recreation economy. Effective Date:  Summary:Over the last 30+ years, primitive camping practices have evolved, creating challenges that the current rule is not equipped to regulate, specifically around rule enforcement, campfires and wildland fire, and jurisdiction of the rule across state lands managed by the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR), Fish & Wildlife (F&W), and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). FPR is proposing the following changes to the rule: • Clarifying enforcement options if the rule is violated, focused on authorizing F&W wardens and other law enforcement to issue notices of trespass; • Limiting jurisdiction of the rule to FPR lands as F&W lands are governed by another rule; • Providing additional requirements for building and extinguishing campfires; • Changing the setback from water bodies from 100’ to 200’; • Removing the list of lands from the rule.
DTSTAMP:2026-08-05 23:48:00
END:VEVENT

BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260923
DTEND:20260923
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P028 -- Age Assurance Privacy.
LOCATION:Virtually via MS Teams
DESCRIPTION: Location: Virtually via MS Teams Address: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/266813595874966?pUwaeE8DEo6t9RzE4h8 City: n/a State: VT Title: Age Assurance Privacy. Persons Affected: Affected people include covered minors and their families; affected entities include covered businesses that operate online services, products, or features reasonably likely to be accessed by covered minors; third-party age assurance providers and other vendors that provide age assurance, identity credential, privacy, or compliance services to covered businesses; and the Office of the Attorney General, which is responsible for administering and enforcing the Rule. Other governmental entities, including Vermont courts, may be affected to the extent they are involved in enforcement or judicial review of the Rule. Economic Impact: The Rule primarily implements and clarifies the statutory requirements established by Act 63 by providing definitions, interpretive standards, and implementation guidance governing age assurance. As a result, many compliance obligations arise from the statute rather than this Rule. Covered businesses may incur administrative costs associated with reviewing existing age assurance practices, updating policies and procedures, training personnel, and implementing changes necessary to comply with the Rule. Compliance costs will vary depending on the size of the business, the nature of its online services, and existing compliance programs. The Rule is expected to reduce regulatory uncertainty by providing clear, technology-neutral standards that allow businesses flexibility in selecting proportionate age assurance methods while protecting the privacy of covered 
minors. Effective Date:  Summary:This Rule implements 9 V.S.A. § 2449g of the Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. It establishes standards for how covered businesses determine whether a user is a covered minor while protecting privacy and minimizing unnecessary collection and use of personal data. The Rule provides requirements for selecting and using age assurance methods, protecting age assurance data, ensuring accuracy, providing fallback options and appeals, and documenting compliance. The Rule uses a flexible, technology-neutral approach that requires covered businesses to use the least intrusive age assurance method reasonably available that achieves the level of confidence necessary under the circumstances.
DTSTAMP:2026-08-05 23:48:00
END:VEVENT

BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260923
DTEND:20260923
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P028 -- Age Assurance Privacy.
LOCATION:Pierson Library
DESCRIPTION: Location: Pierson Library Address: 5375 Shelburne Road City: Shelburne State: VT Title: Age Assurance Privacy. Persons Affected: Affected people include covered minors and their families; affected entities include covered businesses that operate online services, products, or features reasonably likely to be accessed by covered minors; third-party age assurance providers and other vendors that provide age assurance, identity credential, privacy, or compliance services to covered businesses; and the Office of the Attorney General, which is responsible for administering and enforcing the Rule. Other governmental entities, including Vermont courts, may be affected to the extent they are involved in enforcement or judicial review of the Rule. Economic Impact: The Rule primarily implements and clarifies the statutory requirements established by Act 63 by providing definitions, interpretive standards, and implementation guidance governing age assurance. As a result, many compliance obligations arise from the statute rather than this Rule. Covered businesses may incur administrative costs associated with reviewing existing age assurance practices, updating policies and procedures, training personnel, and implementing changes necessary to comply with the Rule. Compliance costs will vary depending on the size of the business, the nature of its online services, and existing compliance programs. The Rule is expected to reduce regulatory uncertainty by providing clear, technology-neutral standards that allow businesses flexibility in selecting proportionate age assurance methods while protecting the privacy of covered 
minors. Effective Date:  Summary:This Rule implements 9 V.S.A. § 2449g of the Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. It establishes standards for how covered businesses determine whether a user is a covered minor while protecting privacy and minimizing unnecessary collection and use of personal data. The Rule provides requirements for selecting and using age assurance methods, protecting age assurance data, ensuring accuracy, providing fallback options and appeals, and documenting compliance. The Rule uses a flexible, technology-neutral approach that requires covered businesses to use the least intrusive age assurance method reasonably available that achieves the level of confidence necessary under the circumstances.
DTSTAMP:2026-08-05 23:48:00
END:VEVENT

BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260923
DTEND:20260923
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P027 -- Prohibited Data and Design Practices.
LOCATION:Virtually via MS Teams
DESCRIPTION: Location: Virtually via MS Teams Address: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/266813595874966?pUwaeE8DEo6t9RzE4h8 City: n/a State: VT Title: Prohibited Data and Design Practices. Persons Affected: Affected people include covered minors and their families; affected enterprises include covered businesses that operate online services, products, or features reasonably likely to be accessed by covered minors; developers and operators of digital platforms and related service providers; and the Office of the Attorney General, which is responsible for administering and enforcing the Rule. Other governmental entities may be affected to the extent they coordinate with the Attorney General or are involved in enforcement or judicial review of the Rule Economic Impact: The Rule primarily implements and clarifies the statutory requirements established by Act 63 by providing definitions, interpretive standards, and implementation guidance. As a result, many compliance costs arise from the statute itself rather than this Rule. Covered businesses may incur administrative costs to review existing products, services, and data processing practices; update policies or procedures; and train personnel regarding the Rule's requirements. The Office cannot reasonably estimate statewide compliance costs because they will vary depending on the size of the covered business, the nature of its online services, and existing compliance measures. The Rule is expected to reduce economic costs by providing greater regulatory certainty, promoting consistent implementation of Act 63, and allowing covered businesses flexibility to select technology-neutral, performance-based approaches rather than requiring specific technologies or vendors. Effective Date:  Summary:This Rule implements 9 V.S.A. § 2449f of Act 63 of 2025, Vermont's Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. It establishes standards for data processing and design practices that apply to covered businesses serving covered minors. The Rule explains which practices are prohibited, defines key terms, provides examples, and helps covered businesses understand how to comply with the law. It is intended to protect covered minors while giving covered businesses clear, flexible guidance for meeting their obligations under Vermont law.
DTSTAMP:2026-08-05 23:48:00
END:VEVENT

BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260923
DTEND:20260923
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P027 -- Prohibited Data and Design Practices.
LOCATION:Pierson Library
DESCRIPTION: Location: Pierson Library Address: 5375 Shelburne Road City: Shelburne State: VT Title: Prohibited Data and Design Practices. Persons Affected: Affected people include covered minors and their families; affected enterprises include covered businesses that operate online services, products, or features reasonably likely to be accessed by covered minors; developers and operators of digital platforms and related service providers; and the Office of the Attorney General, which is responsible for administering and enforcing the Rule. Other governmental entities may be affected to the extent they coordinate with the Attorney General or are involved in enforcement or judicial review of the Rule Economic Impact: The Rule primarily implements and clarifies the statutory requirements established by Act 63 by providing definitions, interpretive standards, and implementation guidance. As a result, many compliance costs arise from the statute itself rather than this Rule. Covered businesses may incur administrative costs to review existing products, services, and data processing practices; update policies or procedures; and train personnel regarding the Rule's requirements. The Office cannot reasonably estimate statewide compliance costs because they will vary depending on the size of the covered business, the nature of its online services, and existing compliance measures. The Rule is expected to reduce economic costs by providing greater regulatory certainty, promoting consistent implementation of Act 63, and allowing covered businesses flexibility to select technology-neutral, performance-based approaches rather than requiring specific technologies or vendors. Effective Date:  Summary:This Rule implements 9 V.S.A. § 2449f of Act 63 of 2025, Vermont's Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. It establishes standards for data processing and design practices that apply to covered businesses serving covered minors. The Rule explains which practices are prohibited, defines key terms, provides examples, and helps covered businesses understand how to comply with the law. It is intended to protect covered minors while giving covered businesses clear, flexible guidance for meeting their obligations under Vermont law.
DTSTAMP:2026-08-05 23:48:00
END:VEVENT

BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260924
DTEND:20260924
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P026 -- Rules Governing the Activity of Primitive Camping on State Forest and State Park Lands.
LOCATION:Steele Community Room, Waterbury Town Offices
DESCRIPTION: Location: Steele Community Room, Waterbury Town Offices Address: 28 North Main Street, Suite #1 City: Waterbury State: VT Title: Rules Governing the Activity of Primitive Camping on State Forest and State Park Lands. Persons Affected: The following people, enterprises, and government entities will be affected by this rule: 1. The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation 2. The Department of Fish and Wildlife 3. Members of the public seeking to camp in a primitive manner on state-owned lands. 4. Law Enforcement Authorities Economic Impact: The suite of amendments FPR is proposing to this rule are not anticipated to have a significant economic impact. It is possible that increased enforcement of the rule, including limiting stays to 3 nights, could lead to increased use of fee-based campsites, which could provide additional revenue for Vermont State Parks or to private campgrounds. The increased enforcement authority will not materially impact FWD wardens, as they are already responding to potential rule violations but without the authority to enforce the rule, and so it is possible that the provisions in the amended rule will lead to more efficient use of their time. The amendments to the rule are not expected to have a major economic impact on those individuals that are primitive camping as there are no changes to the fee structure associated with this activity (no fee for groups up to 10, permit required for groups of 11 or more). Finally, the rule amendment is not anticipated to have any impact on the recreation economy. Effective Date:  Summary:Over the last 30+ years, primitive camping practices have evolved, creating challenges that the current rule is not equipped to regulate, specifically around rule enforcement, campfires and wildland fire, and jurisdiction of the rule across state lands managed by the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR), Fish & Wildlife (F&W), and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). FPR is proposing the following changes to the rule: • Clarifying enforcement options if the rule is violated, focused on authorizing F&W wardens and other law enforcement to issue notices of trespass; • Limiting jurisdiction of the rule to FPR lands as F&W lands are governed by another rule; • Providing additional requirements for building and extinguishing campfires; • Changing the setback from water bodies from 100’ to 200’; • Removing the list of lands from the rule.
DTSTAMP:2026-08-05 23:48:00
END:VEVENT

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