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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 require that any covered business that develops and provides online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access must not use abusive or privacy-invasive design features on children.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, which creates comprehensive privacy and safety regulations for online services that minors are likely to access. The legislation requires covered businesses to implement high privacy settings by default, protect minors' personal data, and avoid design practices that could cause emotional distress or compulsive use. Key provisions include mandating the highest level of privacy settings for minors' social media accounts, preventing unauthorized sharing of minors' information, and restricting how companies can use algorithmic recommendations and personal data for users under 18. The bill defines numerous terms related to data privacy, such as "personal data," "sensitive data," and "age assurance," and establishes that businesses have a minimum duty of care to protect minors online. Companies must provide transparent information about their data practices, cannot collect unnecessary personal data, and are prohibited from using minors' data for targeted recommendations without explicit consent. The Attorney General will have enforcement power, and businesses found in violation will be considered to have committed an unfair and deceptive act. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, giving businesses time to adapt to the new requirements, and aims to create a safer online environment for young users while preserving their rights and freedoms.
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
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development (on 02/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.210 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0210/H-0210%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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