Senate Institutions - 2026-04-24 - 1:00PM

Senate Institutions Committee · April 25, 2026

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Chair opened the Senate Institutions meeting, noted the date (04/04/2026) and one agenda item: additional testimony on H.4550 (an act relating to gender equity in Vermont correctional facilities).

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The Senate Institutions Committee heard testimony on codifying federal PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) standards into Vermont law (H.4550/H.550 reference), with testimony from Charlie Lesserman of the Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence. Lawmakers asked about federal vs. state scope, staff impacts including misgendering concerns, and requested follow-up from the Department of Corrections and counsel; no vote was taken.

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