Committee advances H.582 to align neglect definition with federal APS rules; markup and vote planned The Housing and Services Committee reviewed H.582, which revises Vermont's definition of neglect to comply with a new federal APS rule, clarifies reporting pathways between licensing entities and Adult Protective Services (APS), extends appeal deadlines, and schedules markup and a vote today; witnesses said the changes preserve federal funding and reflect a year of stakeholder compromise.

Vermont's Housing and Services Committee is taking a critical step to redefine "neglect" in adult protective services, aiming to align state law with new federal requirements and secure vital funding.

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