Vermont Bill: H 69

Bill Summary

VT H0069 requires the Vermont Department of Health to submit annual reports to the General Assembly detailing adverse reactions reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, beginning January 15, 2026. The reports must include total adverse reaction counts, breakdowns by immunization type, lot number, and recipient age, as well as data on emergency department visits, hospitalizations, permanent disabilities, and deaths. Healthcare practitioners are mandated to report significant adverse events after vaccinations to VAERS even if causation is uncertain. The Department must post these reports on its website and distribute them to Vermont healthcare providers, and must also include information on how the state supports residents seeking compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act.

Why It Matters to MAHA

This bill directly advances MAHA's core commitment to transparency and informed patient choice by mandating public disclosure of vaccine adverse event data that already exists within VAERS but has been inaccessible to Vermont citizens and legislators. Currently, this critical safety information remains buried in federal databases, preventing patients and healthcare providers from making fully informed decisions. By requiring annual public reporting and distribution to healthcare providers, H0069 empowers Vermonters to evaluate vaccine risks and benefits with complete information rather than relying on selective government communications. The bill also strengthens the reporting mandate for healthcare practitioners, ensuring that potential adverse events are not underreported or dismissed, which supports patient safety and the integrity of the adverse event surveillance system that MAHA advocates for as essential to health freedom.