The bill H.219 aimed to establish the Lunds Kids-A-Part Program within Vermont's correctional system to promote gender parity in access to family support services for incarcerated individuals. It sought to ensure that all correctional facilities in Vermont implement the Family Support Program by 2028, which would provide essential resources and support for incarcerated parents and guardians. The program was designed to enhance parenting skills, facilitate family communication, create child-friendly visitation spaces, and improve coordination with service providers, all contingent on funding from the General Assembly.

Despite its intentions, the bill was vetoed by the Governor due to constitutional concerns regarding its budgetary and funding requirements. The General Assembly subsequently addressed these concerns, and similar provisions were incorporated into another bill, S.109. The proposed effective date for H.219 was June 1, 2025, but since it was vetoed, this date is no longer applicable.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 28-102(c), 28-102
As Passed By the House -- Official: 28-102(c), 28-102
As Passed By the House -- Unofficial: 28-102(c), 28-102
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Official: 28-102(c), 28-102
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Unofficial: 28-102(c), 28-102