The bill establishes the Office of New Americans Study Committee in Vermont, tasked with making recommendations for the creation of an independent Office of New Americans. The Committee will consist of various members, including the Director of the Vermont Refugee Office as Chair, representatives appointed by the Commissioner of Labor and the Executive Director of the Office of Racial Equity, and six members appointed by the Governor, one of whom must be a New American with lived experience. The Committee is required to study and report on demographic, economic, and public health data regarding New Americans, as well as existing barriers to their participation in the workforce and additional services needed.

The Committee will also explore successful approaches from other states in providing services to New Americans and propose the structure, duties, funding, and labor needs for the new Office. The report is due by September 1, 2026, and the Committee will cease to exist upon submission of the report or on that date, whichever comes first. The bill also outlines provisions for compensation and reimbursement for Committee members attending meetings. This act will take effect upon passage.