See Vermont's Health Rules in the Making. Be Part of the Process.
Your feedback helps inform the rules that protect and improve the health of Vermonters.
On this page, you can:
- Review proposed health rules and supporting documents.
- Learn where each rule is in the development process.
- Share your input on a proposed rule during the public comment period.
The Department of Health values transparency and public participation in this process.
Jump to: View Current Proposed Rules
Public Comments
Vermont’s rulemaking process gives you a chance to make your voice heard on any proposed rule that might affect you and your community.
All comments received during the Public Comment period will be reviewed and considered as we develop the final proposed rule. We welcome your input!
Important: Do not include personal or confidential information you do not want shared publicly. Comments submitted during the public comment period become public records and may be posted online.
During the public comment period, you can:
- Submit a written comment by mail or email
- Testify at a public hearing
- Ask questions about a rule
Helpful comments include:
- Whether you support or disagree with the proposed rule (or specific parts of it)
- Why you support or disagree
- How the proposed rule could affect you, your family, community, or industry
- Ideas or suggestions for addressing the issue
- You do not need to comment on every section of a proposed rule.
Current Proposed Rules
The following health rules have been proposed and are now in the rulemaking process.
- To learn more about a rule: Click View Details below the rule.
- To comment on a rule: First make sure it's marked Open for Public Comment (in green box). You can View Details for more information about the rule, then Comment on Proposed Rule directly from there.
Birth Center Licensing Rule
- Additional Documentation: View full filing
- Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers (CABC) Indicators of Compliance
- American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) Standards for Birth Centers
- Public Comment Period: August 3 - September 18, 2026
- Public Hearing: September 11, 2026 at 9 am
- Attend in person: 280 State Drive, Red Oak Conference Room, Waterbury, VT 05671
- Attend virtually: Use this link
- ICAR Meeting: July 13 2026. View minutes
Submit a Comment or Question
Got a question or comment for us?
Email (preferred): AHS.VDHRules@vermont.gov
Or Mail to:
Vermont Department of Health
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8300
ATTN: Public Comment