Vermont Kids Code
Enacted Vermont · In force Jan 1, 2027 · next deadline Jan 1, 2027 (in 3 months)
Deadlines
| Date | What happens | When |
|---|---|---|
| Coming up | ||
| Jan 1, 2027in 3 months | Takes effect | in 3 months |
| Earlier | ||
| Jun 12, 20251 year ago | Signed by Governor | 15 months ago |
Summaries for reference, not legal advice. Check the official text.
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
Related
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.