S 173·VT·senate
An act relating to vocational rehabilitation and apprenticeships
Signed into LawFiled Jan 6, 2026
Sponsor: Kesha Ram Hinsdale (D)
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Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 21, 2026
May 26, 2026
Summary
It changes Vermont's workers' compensation rules so injured employees can start vocational rehabilitation on their own if an employer does not assign a provider within 90 days, and it requires clear notice of those rights. The legislation also establishes a full‑time, permanently funded mediator in the Vermont Labor Relations Board to offer free mediation services during collective‑bargaining impasses for both public and private employers.
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