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Committee examines bill to fund translated emergency videos, asks for more testimony
Summary
The Senate Committee on Government Operations reviewed S.111, a bill requiring the departments of Public Safety and Health to contract for translated emergency information — including video — and to receive funds in FY26. Committee members asked for additional testimony and clarification on scope and federal implications.
Senate Committee on Government Operations Chair Pollard on Thursday, March 27, heard from sponsor Senator Gulick and legislative counsel on S.111, a bill that would require the Vermont Department of Public Safety and the Department of Health to contract with in-state organizations to produce and provide translated material for “critical services,” including recorded and video resources for emergency preparedness.
Supporters told the committee the bill grew from the Vermont Language Assistance Services for Emergency Communications (LASEC) working group's Emergency Communications Language Accessibility Report and aims to ensure non‑English speakers and sign language users can receive usable, accessible emergency information. Senator Gulick said the bill is “short…
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