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 data, successful service delivery models from other states, barriers faced by New Americans, and the proposed structure and needs of the new office.

The Committee is mandated to submit a written report to relevant legislative committees by September 1, 2026, detailing their findings and recommendations. It is authorized to create subcommittees and will receive administrative support from the Agency of Human Services. Members of the Committee will be compensated for their participation in meetings, with specific provisions for legislative members and other appointees. The act is set to take effect upon passage.