House commerce committee reviews draft data-privacy bill, debates scope, enforcement and profiling rules

May 13, 2026

The Vermont House Committee on Commerce & Economic Development on May 13 reviewed draft 3.3 of S.71, a proposed data privacy law, hearing a detailed presentation from the Office of Legislative Council and debating conflict-of-law language, exemptions for health data, consumer rights, profiling impact assessments and Vermont‑specific enforcement provisions. No votes were taken; staff will prepare changes for the next draft.

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The Vermont House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development on May 13 reviewed draft 3.3 of S.71, a proposed data privacy statute, receiving a line‑by‑line, color‑coded presentation from Rick Seagel of the Office of Legislative Council and debating several substantive changes that distinguish the draft from other states’ models.

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