VermontVermont recognizes older adults and names an Age Strong day
The General Assembly recognizes older Vermonters in May 2026 and highlights the state’s Age Strong VT plan with a designated day on May 6.
What it does
The General Assembly recognizes May 2026 as Older Americans Month and names May 6, 2026, Age Strong Vermont Day.
The Secretary of State is directed to send a copy of the resolution to Vermont’s aging and independent living commissioner and its health commissioner.
Argument forNaming a day for Age Strong Vermont may help people notice older Vermonters’ contributions and the state’s plan for an aging population.
Argument againstFocusing recognition on one day may give less attention to the plan’s ongoing work on housing, caregiving, and healthy aging.
More detail
The General Assembly recognizes May 2026 as Older Americans Month and names May 6, 2026, Age Strong Vermont Day. The recognition covers May 2026 in Vermont, and the designated day is May 6, 2026. The recognition applies to May 2026, and the designated day is May 6, 2026.
The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the two commissioners. The copies go to the commissioners of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living and of Health.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 29Ceremonial ReadingLatest
- Apr 17Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
- Apr 17Senate Message: Adopted in concurrencePassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 17Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
- Apr 17On Consent Calendar
- Apr 16On Consent CalendarIntroduced