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Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act (Act 145 of 2026)

Enacts a comprehensive consumer data privacy law giving Vermonters rights over their personal data and setting duties for controllers and processors, effective January 1, 2028.

Where it stands

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Signed by the Governor; Act 145 of 2026Jun 163 months ago

Body
Vermont General Assembly
Session
2025-2026
Takes effect
Jan 1, 2028in 1 year
Votes
House 129-3
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat
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Timeline

  1. Jun 16 3 months ago

    Signed by the Governor, Act 145

  2. May 29 4 months ago

    Senate concurred in House proposal of amendment

  3. May 26 4 months ago

    Passed House 129-3 with proposal of amendment

  4. Apr 1, 2025 1 year ago

    Read first time in the House, referred to Commerce and Economic Development

  5. Mar 27, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed Senate

Sponsors

  • D (Democrat)Alison Clarkson
  • D (Democrat)Wendy Harrison