The bill H.29, introduced by Representative Berbeco, aims to update references in Vermont law from "Vermont Psychiatric Survivors" to "MadFreedom, Inc." across several sections of the Vermont Statutes Annotated. This change is intended to reflect a rebranding of the organization that advocates for the rights and needs of individuals with mental health conditions. The bill specifically amends the Vermont Land Access and Opportunity Board, the Health Equity Advisory Commission, and the Mental Health Crisis Response Commission to ensure that MadFreedom, Inc. is recognized as a key stakeholder in these areas.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Health develop guidelines for mental health response services, which will include input from MadFreedom, Inc. This legislation emphasizes the importance of including voices from historically marginalized communities in discussions about health equity and mental health crisis response. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 10-325u, 18-252, 18-7257a, 18-7260