By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at https://secure.vermont.gov/SOS/rules/ . The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.
To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible.
To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (802-828-2231).
Prohibited Data and Design Practices.
Vermont Proposed Rule (contains zeros): 26P027
AGENCY:
Attorney General’s Office
CONCISE SUMMARY:
This Rule implements 9 V.S.A. § 2449f of Act 63 of 2025, Vermont’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. It establishes standards for data processing and design practices that apply to covered businesses serving covered minors. The Rule explains which practices are prohibited, defines key terms, provides examples, and helps covered businesses understand how to comply with the law. It is intended to protect covered minors while giving covered businesses clear, flexible guidance for meeting their obligations under Vermont law.
Age Assurance Privacy.
Vermont Proposed Rule (contains zeros): 26P028
AGENCY:
Attorney General’s Office
CONCISE SUMMARY:
This Rule implements 9 V.S.A. § 2449g of the Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. It establishes standards for how covered businesses determine whether a user is a covered minor while protecting privacy and minimizing unnecessary collection and use of personal data. The Rule provides requirements for selecting and using age assurance methods, protecting age assurance data, ensuring accuracy, providing fallback options and appeals, and documenting compliance. The Rule uses a flexible, technology-neutral approach that requires covered businesses to use the least intrusive age assurance method reasonably available that achieves the level of confidence necessary under the circumstances.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Sarah Aceves
Office of the Attorney General
109 State Street, Montpelier VT 05609
Tel: 802-828-3170
Fax: 802-828-2154
E-Mail: sarah.aceves@vermont.gov
URL: https://ago.vermont.gov/vermont-age-appropriate-design-code-rulemaking.
FOR COPIES:
Todd Daloz
Office of the Attorney General
109 State Street, Montpelier VT 05609
Tel: 802-585-5964
Fax: 802-828-2154
E-Mail: todd.daloz@vermont.gov.
