What are the Vermont Kids Code compliance deadlines?

Jun 12, 2025: Signed by Governor. Jan 1, 2027: Takes effect.

When does Vermont Kids Code take effect?

Vermont Kids Code takes effect on Jan 1, 2027. The next milestone is Jan 1, 2027: Takes effect.

Who does Vermont Kids Code apply to?

Covered businesses offering online services reasonably likely to be accessed by Vermont minors.

What are the penalties under Vermont Kids Code?

Enforced by the Attorney General; see 9 V.S.A. section 2449h.

Vermont Kids Code

Enacted Vermont · In force Jan 1, 2027 · next deadline Jan 1, 2027 (in 2 months)

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Takes effectJan 1, 2027 · in 2 months · Source

Takes effect9 V.S.A. sections 2449a to 2449j effective.

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MilestoneJun 12, 2025 · 17 months ago · Source

Signed by GovernorBecame Act 63.

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What it does

Covered online businesses owe minors a minimum duty of care, must set high-privacy defaults and offer tools, and must avoid prohibited data and design practices. Age assurance data has privacy limits.

Who it applies to: Covered businesses offering online services reasonably likely to be accessed by Vermont minors.
Penalties: Enforced by the Attorney General; see 9 V.S.A. section 2449h.
Enforced by: Vermont Attorney General
Official name: Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code (Act 63 of 2025, S.69)
Citation: 2025 Vt. Acts No. 63; 9 V.S.A. sections 2449a to 2449j
Topics: Children, Privacy, Online safety

Verified 2026-09-25

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Questions about Vermont Kids Code

What are the Vermont Kids Code compliance deadlines?: Jun 12, 2025: Signed by Governor. Jan 1, 2027: Takes effect.
When does Vermont Kids Code take effect?: Vermont Kids Code takes effect on Jan 1, 2027. The next milestone is Jan 1, 2027: Takes effect.
Who does Vermont Kids Code apply to?: Covered businesses offering online services reasonably likely to be accessed by Vermont minors.
What are the penalties under Vermont Kids Code?: Enforced by the Attorney General; see 9 V.S.A. section 2449h.

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