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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to add various provisions to Vermont’s laws that protect the personal information of its residents, including requiring data brokers to provide notice of security breaches, to certify that the personal information it discloses will be used for a legitimate purpose, and to delete the personal information of consumers who make such a request through the use of an accessible deletion mechanism.
AI Summary
This bill proposes comprehensive updates to Vermont's data privacy laws, focusing on protecting consumers' personal information by establishing new requirements for data brokers. The bill introduces several key provisions, including mandating annual registration of data brokers with the Secretary of State, requiring detailed reporting about data collection practices, and creating an accessible deletion mechanism that allows consumers to request the removal of their personal information. Data brokers will be required to provide notice of security breaches within 45 days, notify the Attorney General about breaches, and implement reasonable security procedures to protect consumer data. The bill also expands definitions of personal information to include biometric data, precise geolocation, and other sensitive categories, and establishes a new Data Brokers Registry Fund to support implementation and enforcement. Starting in 2028, data brokers must access a centralized deletion mechanism at least every 45 days to process consumer deletion requests, and they must undergo periodic independent audits to ensure compliance. Penalties for non-compliance range from $200 to $25,000 per violation, with the goal of providing consumers more control over their personal information and holding data brokers accountable for responsible data management.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (53)
Monique Priestley (D)*,
Angela Arsenault (D),
Sarita Austin (D),
Daisy Berbeco (D),
Michelle Bos-Lun (D),
David Bosch (R),
Michael Boutin (R),
Lucy Boyden (D),
Jana Brown (D),
Mollie Burke (D),
Elizabeth Burrows (D),
Scott Campbell (D),
Emily Carris-Duncan (D),
Conor Casey (D),
Ela Chapin (D),
Brian Cina (D),
Esme Cole (D),
Mari Cordes (D),
Anne Donahue (I),
Abbey Duke (D),
Zon Eastes (D),
Leslie Goldman (D),
Edye Graning (D),
William Greer (D),
Leanne Harple (D),
Troy Headrick (D),
Rebecca Holcombe (D),
Emilie Krasnow (D),
Kate Lalley (D),
Jed Lipsky (I),
Michael Marcotte (R),
Jim Masland (D),
Kate McCann (D),
Jubilee McGill (D),
Anthony Micklus (R),
Marc Mihaly (D),
Brian Minier (D),
Mike Mrowicki (D),
Kate Nugent (D),
John O'Brien (D),
Carol Ode (D),
Herb Olson (D),
Gayle Pezzo (D),
Phil Pouech (D),
Barbara Rachelson (D),
Larry Satcowitz (D),
Laura Sibilia (I),
Tom Stevens (D),
Heather Surprenant (D),
Chloe Tomlinson (D),
Dara Torre (D),
Edward Waszazak (D),
Kirk White (D),
Last Action
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development Hearing (14:45:00 3/13/2026 Room 35) (on 03/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.211 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0211/H-0211%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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