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The table below lists the active rules in the rulemaking process:
| RULE title | subject/ Action | status | public hearing | contact for questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reportable and Communicable Diseases Rule Filing
| Proposed Reportable and Communicable Diseases Rule | Public Comment Email Comments to: [email protected] | Public Hearing Date: 1/13/2026 Time: 1:00 PM Address: 280 State Drive, Room A209 Waterbury, VT, 05671-8300 Type: Hybrid, in-person and virtual option available Meeting ID: 283 375 104 382 66 Passcode: bA9HJ2oj Dial in by phone Phone conference ID: 800 284 48# | Jessica Schifano at [email protected]
|
Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for Youth
| Proposed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for Youth
| LCAR Hearing
| LCAR Hearing Date: 12/3/2025 Time: 8:30 AM Address: Room 10, in the State House, in Montpelier, Vermont | Natalie Weill at [email protected]
|
| Proposed Manufactured Food Rule
| LCAR Hearing
| LCAR Hearing Date: 12/3/2025 Time: 8:30 AM Address: Room 10, in the State House, in Montpelier, Vermont | Natalie Weill at [email protected]
|
Manufactured Food Emergency Rule Filing
Change Memo Manufactured Food Rule
| Adopted Manufactured Food Emergency Rule
| In effect 7/1/2025 Revised 8/12/2025
Expires 12/28/2025 | Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (LCAR) Hearing Date: 8/7/2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. Address: 115 State Street | Jessica Schifano at [email protected]
|
During Public Comment Period
Email Comments to: [email protected]
Mail comments to:
Staff contact (see specific proposal above for name)
Vermont Department of Health
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8300
ATTN: Public Comment
Additional Resources
- LCAR - Vermont Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules
- Office of Professional Regulation - Vermont Secretary of State
- Proposed Rules Postings - Vermont Secretary of State
- Vermont Statutes