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VT S0069: An act relating to an age-appropriate design code

Enacted · set to take effect Jan 1, 2027 Vermont · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

S0069 · where it stands

4 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Jan 1, 2027
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In one paragraph

Vermont's S.69 (Act 63 of 2025) is the state's age-appropriate design code for online services likely to be used by minors. Its algorithm provision, 9 V.S.A. § 2449e, requires a covered business to prominently disclose the purpose of each algorithmic recommendation system it uses (a system that uses an algorithm to select, filter and arrange media to recommend or prioritize it for a user) and, for each input, how it is measured, how it uses minors' personal data, how it influences recommendations and how it is weighted. The act also limits data practices and design features for minors. It takes effect January 1, 2027; rulemaking provisions took effect July 1, 2025.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Online services likely to be used by Vermont minors must publish how their recommendation algorithms work and use minors' data, starting January 1, 2027.

Key provisions

  1. 9 V.S.A. § 2449e: disclose the purpose of each algorithmic recommendation system
  2. Disclose each input, how it is measured, how it uses minors' personal data, how it influences recommendations and how it is weighted
  3. Defines algorithmic recommendation system
  4. Effective January 1, 2027 (rulemaking authority July 1, 2025)

Latest legislative action

Jun 12, 2025. Signed by Governor on June 12, 2025 (Act 63)

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in Social Media & Online PlatformsAI Transparency

Affected industries

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