How is Vermont's consumer data privacy bill S.71 moving through the Legislature?
Vermont's Legislature advanced two data-privacy bills in the final week of May 2026. On May 27, the House passed the Senate's consumer data privacy bill S.71 by a 129-3 roll call after rejecting a floor amendment that would have banned the sale of sensitive personal data outright. The Senate followed on May 28 by passing H.211 to tighten data-broker registration and raise annual fees. Debate has focused on whether opt-in consent for data sales offers meaningful protection and on aligning Vermont's language with the Connecticut 2025 model.
AI-generated summary compiled from Citizen Portal's coverage of the bill. Officials' positions below are sourced from their own words in indexed meetings and press events.
Where they stand
On How is Vermont's consumer data privacy bill S.71 moving through the Legislature
"I don't think that that is meaningful consent. It is manufactured consent and it does not give transparency to the actual use of your information," said Representative Greer.
- Vermont House passes consumer data privacy bill after rejecting stricter amendmentMay 27, 2026
- Legislative counsel walks Senate Institutions through House's amendment to S71May 27, 2026
- Committee finds Greer amendment to ban sale of sensitive data unfavorable, holds S.71 to the floorMay 26, 2026
- Vermont Senate passes H211 tightening rules for data brokers, raises registration feesMay 28, 2026
- Industry witnesses tell Commerce & Economic Development committee S.71 risks overbroad complianceMay 21, 2026