In one paragraph
Vermont's H.211 (Act 138 of 2026) overhauls Vermont's data broker law, with higher fees and fines, checks before brokers disclose data, and a data broker breach-notice law. Its AI-relevant provision is in the annual registration under 9 V.S.A. § 2446: a data broker must state whether, in the past year, it shared consumers' data with or sold it to a developer of a generative AI ("GenAI") system or model, alongside disclosures about sales to foreign actors, governments and law enforcement. The act defines a GenAI system as an AI system that can generate synthetic text, images, video and audio. These provisions take effect January 1, 2027.
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What it means for business
Data brokers registering in Vermont must disclose whether they supplied consumer data to generative AI developers, starting with registrations under the law effective January 1, 2027.
Key provisions
- 9 V.S.A. § 2446: annual data broker registration must disclose whether the broker shared or sold consumers' data to a developer of a GenAI system or model in the past year
- § 2430: defines GenAI system and artificial intelligence system
- Higher registration fee ($900) and fines for failing to register or filing incorrect information
- Sec. 1 (including these provisions) takes effect January 1, 2027
Latest legislative action
Jun 16, 2026. Signed by Governor on June 16, 2026 (Act 138)
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