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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
03/27/2026
03/27/2026
Crossed Over
03/25/2026
03/25/2026
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 aims to enhance the protection of personal information for Vermont residents by introducing new requirements for data brokers, which are businesses that collect and sell or license personal information of consumers they don't have a direct relationship with. Key provisions include mandating that data brokers notify consumers of security breaches, requiring them to certify that any disclosed personal information will be used for a legitimate purpose, and establishing a mechanism for consumers to request the deletion of their personal information, which data brokers must then fulfill within 30 days unless specific legal exceptions apply. The bill also mandates annual registration for data brokers with the Secretary of State, including a registration fee and a bond, and requires them to disclose specific details about their data collection practices, including whether they collect sensitive data like precise geolocation or reproductive health information, and to whom they share or sell data. Furthermore, it outlines procedures for how data brokers should handle deletion requests, including an appeals process and requirements for a consumer-friendly deletion request webpage, and mandates that the Secretary of State study the feasibility of a centralized, accessible deletion mechanism for consumers. The bill also clarifies definitions for terms like "brokered personal information" and "data broker," and sets an effective date of January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs
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
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Hearing (09:15:00 5/1/2026 Room 27) (on 05/01/2026)
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