Bill > S0150

This bill establishes comprehensive privacy protections for mobile identification (digital versions of government-issued IDs) and automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems in Vermont. For mobile identification, the bill requires a verification system that allows users to selectively disclose only necessary information, ensures users maintain physical possession of their devices during verification, and prohibits unauthorized data collection or sharing. The bill mandates that mobile IDs cannot be a replacement for physical credentials and introduces consent requirements for data access. For ATLE systems, the bill restricts the use of recorded images to only speeding violation enforcement, limits image storage to 12 months, prevents images from being used for broader surveillance, and explicitly makes recorded images confidential and exempt from public records requests or subpoenas. The bill provides enforcement mechanisms, including the ability for the Attorney General or individuals to bring civil actions with potential damages ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 for violations. Importantly, the bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies and potential vendors time to implement these new privacy protections.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.150