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H 860

An act relating to establishing the Justice and Recovery Hub and Spoke System Working Group

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Cina

Vermont creates a working group to design a coordinated "hub and spoke" system for justice and recovery services to improve access and reduce fragmentation.

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services
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Bill Summary · H 860

Legislative bill overview

H 860 creates a working group called the Justice and Recovery Hub and Spoke System Working Group in Vermont. The bill directs this group to study and develop recommendations for establishing a "hub and spoke" system designed to coordinate justice and recovery services across the state.

Why is this important

Vermont's criminal justice and substance abuse recovery systems currently operate through fragmented agencies and programs. A coordinated hub-and-spoke model could improve efficiency, reduce duplication, and ensure people involved in the justice system receive better access to treatment and reintegration services—potentially reducing recidivism and improving public safety outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Creating new infrastructure and coordinating across multiple agencies will require funding; the bill doesn't specify a budget or identify funding sources
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill establishes a working group to study the concept but doesn't define what services qualify as "recovery" or how the hubs and spokes would actually function in practice
  • Jurisdictional overlap: Unclear how this system would coordinate between state agencies, county systems, and local providers, potentially creating turf disputes or bureaucratic complexity

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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