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Vermont’s homelessness crisis is getting a major overhaul after Governor Phil Scott signed H.938 into law, allocating nearly $83 million to overhaul the state’s fragmented system for roughly 4,000 unhoused residents. The new law shifts away from costly motel-based shelters, imposing limits on room usage and stay durations — a move long debated and feared for pushing people onto the streets. While advocates see hope in improved disability protections and a more coordinated approach, critics warn funding may fall short and rigid eligibility rules could hinder housing stability. It’s a bold, complex step toward a more structured response — but whether it works remains to be seen.

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