VermontVermont lawmakers recognize April 2026 as child abuse prevention month
Vermont lawmakers recognize April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and honor Prevent Child Abuse Vermont for 50 years of service.
What it does
The resolution recognizes April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Vermont. It also honors Prevent Child Abuse Vermont for 50 years of community leadership and service.
Argument forRecognizing prevention month could draw attention to ways adults, schools, and community groups can help prevent child abuse.
Argument againstFamilies needing direct help may see little immediate benefit because the resolution offers recognition without funding or requiring prevention services.
More detail
Vermont lawmakers recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and honor Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. They direct the Secretary of State to send the nonprofit a copy. The recognition applies in Vermont and honors Prevent Child Abuse Vermont for 50 years of community leadership and service. The month recognized is April 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 1Ceremonial ReadingLatest
- Mar 27Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
- Mar 27Senate Message: Adopted in concurrencePassed 1st Chamber
- Mar 27Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
- Mar 27On Consent Calendar
- Mar 26On Consent CalendarIntroduced
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