Vermont Kids Code
The Vermont Kids Code was unanimously passed in the Vermont General Assembly through unanimous tripartisan votes and then folded into the comprehensive Vermont Data Privacy Act (H.121), passed with overwhelming support by the legislature in May 2024.
In June 2024, Vermont Governor Phil Scott refused to sign H.121, causing a strong backlash from legislators, the State Attorney General, civil society and the Vermont public.
“The process to arrive at this bill took years of public forums, research, broad and various testimony, and collaboration among the Legislature, my office, industry groups, non-profits, small and mid-sized businesses, and consumers. The Governor’s Office and Administration were almost entirely absent from this process and may lack the relevant and important knowledge that would have been gained had they participated.”
– Attorney General Charity Clark
“Our collective efforts brought forth legislation that not only reflects our commitment to consumer protection from scams and identity theft but also sets a standard for the nation. It is unfortunate that so much misinformation has been spread about this bill, but we know that Big Tech and their deep pockets are fearful of no longer having unrestricted access to Vermonters’ personal information.”
