Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateVermontVetoed
S 190: An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board
Ginny Lyons
S 190 status: Vetoed — Senate Message: Vetoed by Governor June 16, 2026 (updated May 29, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
64OUT OF 100
Score:64/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 65/100
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
**Helping Control Healthcare Costs** This bill aims to lower medical bills in Vermont. It would give the state’s healthcare board (the Green Mountain Care Board) the power to set "fair price" limits on certain medical procedures. Instead of hospitals charging whatever they want, the state would set a cap on what insurance plans have to pay. The bill is currently being debated in the state Senate.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
60%
Benefits
- Potentially lowers premiums for state-regulated insurance plans
- Reduces exposure to highly variable provider billing
- Increases predictability in healthcare service expenditures
Risks
- Potential for reduced provider revenue in specific specialties
- Risk of creating supply-side bottlenecks due to price caps
- Compliance costs associated with board-mandated pricing models
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Increases price transparency and affordability for medical procedures
- Improves equity in service costs for residents
- Reduces the financial burden of elective or necessary procedures
Risks
- Potential access reduction if providers exit the market
- Possible delay in procedure scheduling during price negotiations
- Decreased choice in provider networks if caps affect availability
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Centralizes regulatory oversight over medical costs
- Empowers a public board to act as a check on pricing
- Increases state administrative transparency in healthcare
Risks
- Centralizes power in an appointed board rather than market competition
- Potential for limited public participation in board price-setting
- High reliance on the competence of GMCB staff
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Improves health equity through lower barrier to entry for care
- Encourages seeking necessary care earlier due to cost predictability
- Reduces health disparities related to high medical bills
Risks
- Risk of provider shortages for procedures covered by caps
- Potential for clinical deferral if providers limit volume
- Uncertain effects on service quality if reimbursements decline
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Where it stands
Official recordSenate Message: Vetoed by Governor June 16, 2026
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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