House reads 10 bills for first time, refers measures on age verification, fertility coverage, biosolids and school-bus enforcement to committees

The House of Representatives read 10 bills for the first time and referred each to the appropriate standing committee during a floor session, the presiding officer said.

The bills introduced at the reading address a range of policy areas: age verification for social media, Medicaid and private insurance coverage for fertility care, the use of septage and biosolids, enforcement and camera use for illegally passing school buses, prescriptions for psychotropic medications for children and youth in the Dr. Dynasaur program, restrictions on deed covenants that prohibit commercial or industrial uses, establishment of a Vermont Community Radio grant program, a sales‑tax exemption for building materials, a housing and conservation trust fund check‑off on the Vermont personal income tax form, and education on the evolving nature of antisemitism.

Why it matters: the package touches consumer protection, health care access, environmental regulation, public‑safety enforcement around school buses, land‑use constraints, local media funding, tax policy and school‑curriculum policy. Referral to committees begins the formal review process for each bill; committees may hold hearings, amend language, or take no further action.

Most notable items and committee referrals:

- H.301 — “An act relating to age verification in social media.” Introduced by Representative Morwicki of Putney; read the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.

- H.302 — “An act relating to health insurance and Medicaid coverage for fertility care.” Introduced by Representative Bartley of Fairfax and others; referred to the Committee on Health Care.

- H.303 — “An act relating to the use of septage, sludge, and biosolids.” Introduced by Representative Burt of Cabot and others; referred to the Committee on Environment.

- H.304 — “An act relating to traffic cameras and traffic violations for illegally passing a school bus.” Introduced by Representatives Morgan L. (Milton) and Morgan M. (Milton); referred to the Committee on Transportation.

- H.305 — “An act relating to prescriptions for psychotropic medications used by children and youth in the Dr. Dynasaur program.” Introduced by Representative Rebecca of Winooski and others; referred to the Committee on Health Care.

- H.306 — “An act relating to prohibiting deed restrictions or covenants that prohibit use of property for commercial or industrial purposes.” Introduced by Representative Granting of Jericho and others; referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

- H.307 — “An act relating to the establishment of the Vermont Community Radio grant program.” Introduced by Representative Hooper of Burlington; referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure.

- H.308 — “An act relating to exempting sales of building materials and supplies from sales and use tax.” Introduced by Representative Bartley of Fairfax and others; referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

- H.309 — “An act relating to creating a housing and conservation trust fund check‑off on the Vermont personal income tax return.” Introduced by Representative Logan of Burlington; referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

- H.310 — “An act relating to education on the evolving nature of antisemitism.” Introduced by Representative Tuth of St. Albans Town and others; referred to the Committee on Education.

The House also noted a House resolution amending House rules related to the House ethics panel (H.R. 6), which was treated as a bill and referred to the Committee on Rules. No committee hearings or amendments were recorded on the floor during the introductions. Formal consideration, public testimony, or committee action will determine whether the measures advance.

Members moved the chamber to adjournment at the close of the session; the motion carried, and the House stood adjourned until the date announced by the presiding officer.