Vermont Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities (Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact): Vermont Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

290 active-duty service members
106 active-duty spouses
176 active-duty children
3,025 National Guard and reserve members
1,471 National Guard and reserve spouses
2,220 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.

Melissa Willette

New England Regional Liaison

New England Region

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT

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Ms. Willette became New England region liaison in 2023. Prior to joining the DLSO, she served as director of the Maine Veterans' Cemetery System, director of communications for the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, and senior legislative aide in the Maine State Legislature. Ms. Willette currently serves in the Air National Guard.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Military Access to Quality Family Child Care

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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities7/16 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

05/10/2023H 86

03/17/2023H 86

06/01/2023

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

Vermont became the 28th state to enact the Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Compact when Gov. Phil Scott signed the bill on June 1, 2023.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

05/10/2023H 62

03/17/2023H 62

06/01/2023

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

Vermont became the 27th state to join the Interstate Counseling Compact when Gov. Phil Scott enacted the bill on June 1, 2023.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nurse Licensure Compact

01/21/2021HB99

03/26/2021S48

06/07/2021

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Governor Phil Scott signed Act 64 of 2021, making Vermont the thirty-fifth state to join the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Service members and spouses will now be able to practice under one multistate license, in person or via telehealth, in both their primary state of residence and other NLC jurisdictions.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

04/23/2024H 247

02/15/2024H 247

05/23/2024

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

On May 23, 2024, Vermont became the 29th state to join the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

05/10/2023H 77

03/17/2023H 77

06/01/2023

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

On June 1, 2023 Gov. Phil Scott enacted the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, making it the 34th state to enact compact language.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

05/10/2023H 282

04/06/2023H 282

06/01/2023

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Vermont became the 40th state to enact the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact when Gov. Phil Scott signed the compact language on June 1, 2023.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Social Work Licensure Compact

04/12/2024H 543

04/04/2024H 543

04/23/2024

Social Work Licensure Compact Final Legislation

With the signing of the Social Work Compact by Governor Scott, Vermont became the 9th state to adopt the compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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01/10/2023H. 700

02/09/2024H.849

03/04/2024

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy Final Legislation

Amends Section 34 of 16 VSA to include Space Force in the definition of Armed Forces, as well as amends Section 35 of 17 VSA to include Space Force in the definition of Military Service.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Family Anti-Discrimination Status0/5 Sub-priorities passed

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Education

Employment

Housing

Public Accomodations

Other Protections

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence2/6 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

07/10/2023

Recognize MPOs Final Legislation

Promulgation Order Amending V.R.P.P. 43.1 Procedures for remote, in-person, and hybrid civil proceedings. The court may allow or require remote, in-person, or hybrid proceedings at its discretion.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Extend Command Legal Authority

Recognize Military Special Victims Counsel

Provide Victim Travel Funds

Allow Virtual Appearance

07/10/2023

Allow Virtual Appearance Final Legislation

Promulgation Order Amending V.R.P.P. 43.1 Procedures for remote, in-person, and hybrid civil proceedings. The court may allow or require remote, in-person, or hybrid proceedings at its discretion.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Include Coercive Control

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils0/6 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Suicide Prevention

Other Board or Council

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State Policy Priorities 2024

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