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DTSTART:20260909
DTEND:20260909
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P028 -- Age Assurance Privacy.
LOCATION:Pavilion Auditorium, First Floor
DESCRIPTION: Location: Pavilion Auditorium, First Floor Address: 109 State Street City: Montpelier State: VT Title: Age Assurance Privacy. Persons Affected: Affected people include covered minors and their families; affected entities include covered businesses that operate online services, products, or features reasonably likely to be accessed by covered minors; third-party age assurance providers and other vendors that provide age assurance, identity credential, privacy, or compliance services to covered businesses; and the Office of the Attorney General, which is responsible for administering and enforcing the Rule. Other governmental entities, including Vermont courts, may be affected to the extent they are involved in enforcement or judicial review of the Rule. Economic Impact: The Rule primarily implements and clarifies the statutory requirements established by Act 63 by providing definitions, interpretive standards, and implementation guidance governing age assurance. As a result, many compliance obligations arise from the statute rather than this Rule. Covered businesses may incur administrative costs associated with reviewing existing age assurance practices, updating policies and procedures, training personnel, and implementing changes necessary to comply with the Rule. Compliance costs will vary depending on the size of the business, the nature of its online services, and existing compliance programs. The Rule is expected to reduce regulatory uncertainty by providing clear, technology-neutral standards that allow businesses flexibility in selecting proportionate age assurance methods while protecting the privacy of covered 
minors. Effective Date:  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.
DTSTAMP:2026-09-25 12:19:00
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260909
DTEND:20260909
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P027 -- Prohibited Data and Design Practices.
LOCATION:Pavilion Auditorium, First Floor
DESCRIPTION: Location: Pavilion Auditorium, First Floor Address: 109 State Street City: Montpelier State: VT Title: Prohibited Data and Design Practices. Persons Affected: Affected people include covered minors and their families; affected enterprises include covered businesses that operate online services, products, or features reasonably likely to be accessed by covered minors; developers and operators of digital platforms and related service providers; and the Office of the Attorney General, which is responsible for administering and enforcing the Rule. Other governmental entities may be affected to the extent they coordinate with the Attorney General or are involved in enforcement or judicial review of the Rule Economic Impact: The Rule primarily implements and clarifies the statutory requirements established by Act 63 by providing definitions, interpretive standards, and implementation guidance. As a result, many compliance costs arise from the statute itself rather than this Rule. Covered businesses may incur administrative costs to review existing products, services, and data processing practices; update policies or procedures; and train personnel regarding the Rule's requirements. The Office cannot reasonably estimate statewide compliance costs because they will vary depending on the size of the covered business, the nature of its online services, and existing compliance measures. The Rule is expected to reduce economic costs by providing greater regulatory certainty, promoting consistent implementation of Act 63, and allowing covered businesses flexibility to select technology-neutral, performance-based approaches rather than requiring specific technologies or vendors. Effective Date:  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.
DTSTAMP:2026-09-25 12:19:00
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260911
DTEND:20260911
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P029 -- Birth Center Licensing Rule.
LOCATION:Virtually via MS Teams
DESCRIPTION: Location: Virtually via MS Teams Address: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/212699808627827?pnjx7 WCK7dM31IXctzv City: n/a State: VT Title: Birth Center Licensing Rule. Persons Affected: Entities establishing, maintaining, or operating birth centers, the Vermont Department of Health, and the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL). Economic Impact: This rulemaking establishes a licensing and regulatory program for birth centers within the Department of Health, as required by statute (18 V.S.A. § 2359). There are only minimal economic impacts anticipated for the Agency of Human Services and for the entities establishing, maintaining, or operating birth centers from this Rule. Effective Date:  Summary:This rule sets forth the standards that apply to the licensing of birth centers in Vermont. This rulemaking establishes the process by which a birth center can apply for a license in Vermont.
DTSTAMP:2026-09-25 12:19:00
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260911
DTEND:20260911
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P029 -- Birth Center Licensing Rule.
LOCATION:Waterbury State Office Complex, Red Oak Conference Room
DESCRIPTION: Location: Waterbury State Office Complex, Red Oak Conference Room Address: 280 State Drive City: Waterbury State: VT Title: Birth Center Licensing Rule. Persons Affected: Entities establishing, maintaining, or operating birth centers, the Vermont Department of Health, and the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL). Economic Impact: This rulemaking establishes a licensing and regulatory program for birth centers within the Department of Health, as required by statute (18 V.S.A. § 2359). There are only minimal economic impacts anticipated for the Agency of Human Services and for the entities establishing, maintaining, or operating birth centers from this Rule. Effective Date:  Summary:This rule sets forth the standards that apply to the licensing of birth centers in Vermont. This rulemaking establishes the process by which a birth center can apply for a license in Vermont.
DTSTAMP:2026-09-25 12:19:00
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260921
DTEND:20260921
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P028 -- Age Assurance Privacy.
LOCATION:Economic Service Dept. Hartford Office, Common Conference Room 120
DESCRIPTION: Location: Economic Service Dept. Hartford Office, Common Conference Room 120 Address: 118 Prospect Street City: White River Junction State: VT Title: Age Assurance Privacy. Persons Affected: Affected people include covered minors and their families; affected entities include covered businesses that operate online services, products, or features reasonably likely to be accessed by covered minors; third-party age assurance providers and other vendors that provide age assurance, identity credential, privacy, or compliance services to covered businesses; and the Office of the Attorney General, which is responsible for administering and enforcing the Rule. Other governmental entities, including Vermont courts, may be affected to the extent they are involved in enforcement or judicial review of the Rule. Economic Impact: The Rule primarily implements and clarifies the statutory requirements established by Act 63 by providing definitions, interpretive standards, and implementation guidance governing age assurance. As a result, many compliance obligations arise from the statute rather than this Rule. Covered businesses may incur administrative costs associated with reviewing existing age assurance practices, updating policies and procedures, training personnel, and implementing changes necessary to comply with the Rule. Compliance costs will vary depending on the size of the business, the nature of its online services, and existing compliance programs. The Rule is expected to reduce regulatory uncertainty by providing clear, technology-neutral standards that allow businesses flexibility in selecting proportionate age assurance methods while protecting the privacy of covered 
minors. Effective Date:  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.
DTSTAMP:2026-09-25 12:19:00
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260921
DTEND:20260921
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P027 -- Prohibited Data and Design Practices.
LOCATION:Economic Service Dept. Hartford Office, Common Conference Room 120
DESCRIPTION: Location: Economic Service Dept. Hartford Office, Common Conference Room 120 Address: 118 Prospect Street City: White River Junction State: VT Title: Prohibited Data and Design Practices. Persons Affected: Affected people include covered minors and their families; affected enterprises include covered businesses that operate online services, products, or features reasonably likely to be accessed by covered minors; developers and operators of digital platforms and related service providers; and the Office of the Attorney General, which is responsible for administering and enforcing the Rule. Other governmental entities may be affected to the extent they coordinate with the Attorney General or are involved in enforcement or judicial review of the Rule Economic Impact: The Rule primarily implements and clarifies the statutory requirements established by Act 63 by providing definitions, interpretive standards, and implementation guidance. As a result, many compliance costs arise from the statute itself rather than this Rule. Covered businesses may incur administrative costs to review existing products, services, and data processing practices; update policies or procedures; and train personnel regarding the Rule's requirements. The Office cannot reasonably estimate statewide compliance costs because they will vary depending on the size of the covered business, the nature of its online services, and existing compliance measures. The Rule is expected to reduce economic costs by providing greater regulatory certainty, promoting consistent implementation of Act 63, and allowing covered businesses flexibility to select technology-neutral, performance-based approaches rather than requiring specific technologies or vendors. Effective Date:  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.
DTSTAMP:2026-09-25 12:19:00
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260922
DTEND:20260922
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P026 -- Rules Governing the Activity of Primitive Camping on State Forest and State Park Lands.
LOCATION:Manchester Community Library
DESCRIPTION: Location: Manchester Community Library Address: 138 Cemetery Ave. City: Manchester, Center State: VT Title: Rules Governing the Activity of Primitive Camping on State Forest and State Park Lands. Persons Affected: The following people, enterprises, and government entities will be affected by this rule: 1. The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation 2. The Department of Fish and Wildlife 3. Members of the public seeking to camp in a primitive manner on state-owned lands. 4. Law Enforcement Authorities Economic Impact: The suite of amendments FPR is proposing to this rule are not anticipated to have a significant economic impact. It is possible that increased enforcement of the rule, including limiting stays to 3 nights, could lead to increased use of fee-based campsites, which could provide additional revenue for Vermont State Parks or to private campgrounds. The increased enforcement authority will not materially impact FWD wardens, as they are already responding to potential rule violations but without the authority to enforce the rule, and so it is possible that the provisions in the amended rule will lead to more efficient use of their time. The amendments to the rule are not expected to have a major economic impact on those individuals that are primitive camping as there are no changes to the fee structure associated with this activity (no fee for groups up to 10, permit required for groups of 11 or more). Finally, the rule amendment is not anticipated to have any impact on the recreation economy. Effective Date:  Summary:Over the last 30+ years, primitive camping practices have evolved, creating challenges that the current rule is not equipped to regulate, specifically around rule enforcement, campfires and wildland fire, and jurisdiction of the rule across state lands managed by the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR), Fish & Wildlife (F&W), and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). FPR is proposing the following changes to the rule: • Clarifying enforcement options if the rule is violated, focused on authorizing F&W wardens and other law enforcement to issue notices of trespass; • Limiting jurisdiction of the rule to FPR lands as F&W lands are governed by another rule; • Providing additional requirements for building and extinguishing campfires; • Changing the setback from water bodies from 100’ to 200’; • Removing the list of lands from the rule.
DTSTAMP:2026-09-25 12:19:00
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260923
DTEND:20260923
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P028 -- Age Assurance Privacy.
LOCATION:Pierson Library
DESCRIPTION: Location: Pierson Library Address: 5375 Shelburne Road City: Shelburne State: VT Title: Age Assurance Privacy. Persons Affected: Affected people include covered minors and their families; affected entities include covered businesses that operate online services, products, or features reasonably likely to be accessed by covered minors; third-party age assurance providers and other vendors that provide age assurance, identity credential, privacy, or compliance services to covered businesses; and the Office of the Attorney General, which is responsible for administering and enforcing the Rule. Other governmental entities, including Vermont courts, may be affected to the extent they are involved in enforcement or judicial review of the Rule. Economic Impact: The Rule primarily implements and clarifies the statutory requirements established by Act 63 by providing definitions, interpretive standards, and implementation guidance governing age assurance. As a result, many compliance obligations arise from the statute rather than this Rule. Covered businesses may incur administrative costs associated with reviewing existing age assurance practices, updating policies and procedures, training personnel, and implementing changes necessary to comply with the Rule. Compliance costs will vary depending on the size of the business, the nature of its online services, and existing compliance programs. The Rule is expected to reduce regulatory uncertainty by providing clear, technology-neutral standards that allow businesses flexibility in selecting proportionate age assurance methods while protecting the privacy of covered 
minors. Effective Date:  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.
DTSTAMP:2026-09-25 12:19:00
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260923
DTEND:20260923
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P027 -- Prohibited Data and Design Practices.
LOCATION:Virtually via MS Teams
DESCRIPTION: Location: Virtually via MS Teams Address: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/266813595874966?pUwaeE8DEo6t9RzE4h8 City: n/a State: VT Title: Prohibited Data and Design Practices. Persons Affected: Affected people include covered minors and their families; affected enterprises include covered businesses that operate online services, products, or features reasonably likely to be accessed by covered minors; developers and operators of digital platforms and related service providers; and the Office of the Attorney General, which is responsible for administering and enforcing the Rule. Other governmental entities may be affected to the extent they coordinate with the Attorney General or are involved in enforcement or judicial review of the Rule Economic Impact: The Rule primarily implements and clarifies the statutory requirements established by Act 63 by providing definitions, interpretive standards, and implementation guidance. As a result, many compliance costs arise from the statute itself rather than this Rule. Covered businesses may incur administrative costs to review existing products, services, and data processing practices; update policies or procedures; and train personnel regarding the Rule's requirements. The Office cannot reasonably estimate statewide compliance costs because they will vary depending on the size of the covered business, the nature of its online services, and existing compliance measures. The Rule is expected to reduce economic costs by providing greater regulatory certainty, promoting consistent implementation of Act 63, and allowing covered businesses flexibility to select technology-neutral, performance-based approaches rather than requiring specific technologies or vendors. Effective Date:  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.
DTSTAMP:2026-09-25 12:19:00
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260923
DTEND:20260923
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P028 -- Age Assurance Privacy.
LOCATION:Virtually via MS Teams
DESCRIPTION: Location: Virtually via MS Teams Address: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/266813595874966?pUwaeE8DEo6t9RzE4h8 City: n/a State: VT Title: Age Assurance Privacy. Persons Affected: Affected people include covered minors and their families; affected entities include covered businesses that operate online services, products, or features reasonably likely to be accessed by covered minors; third-party age assurance providers and other vendors that provide age assurance, identity credential, privacy, or compliance services to covered businesses; and the Office of the Attorney General, which is responsible for administering and enforcing the Rule. Other governmental entities, including Vermont courts, may be affected to the extent they are involved in enforcement or judicial review of the Rule. Economic Impact: The Rule primarily implements and clarifies the statutory requirements established by Act 63 by providing definitions, interpretive standards, and implementation guidance governing age assurance. As a result, many compliance obligations arise from the statute rather than this Rule. Covered businesses may incur administrative costs associated with reviewing existing age assurance practices, updating policies and procedures, training personnel, and implementing changes necessary to comply with the Rule. Compliance costs will vary depending on the size of the business, the nature of its online services, and existing compliance programs. The Rule is expected to reduce regulatory uncertainty by providing clear, technology-neutral standards that allow businesses flexibility in selecting proportionate age assurance methods while protecting the privacy of covered 
minors. Effective Date:  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.
DTSTAMP:2026-09-25 12:19:00
END:VEVENT

BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260923
DTEND:20260923
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P027 -- Prohibited Data and Design Practices.
LOCATION:Pierson Library
DESCRIPTION: Location: Pierson Library Address: 5375 Shelburne Road City: Shelburne State: VT Title: Prohibited Data and Design Practices. Persons Affected: Affected people include covered minors and their families; affected enterprises include covered businesses that operate online services, products, or features reasonably likely to be accessed by covered minors; developers and operators of digital platforms and related service providers; and the Office of the Attorney General, which is responsible for administering and enforcing the Rule. Other governmental entities may be affected to the extent they coordinate with the Attorney General or are involved in enforcement or judicial review of the Rule Economic Impact: The Rule primarily implements and clarifies the statutory requirements established by Act 63 by providing definitions, interpretive standards, and implementation guidance. As a result, many compliance costs arise from the statute itself rather than this Rule. Covered businesses may incur administrative costs to review existing products, services, and data processing practices; update policies or procedures; and train personnel regarding the Rule's requirements. The Office cannot reasonably estimate statewide compliance costs because they will vary depending on the size of the covered business, the nature of its online services, and existing compliance measures. The Rule is expected to reduce economic costs by providing greater regulatory certainty, promoting consistent implementation of Act 63, and allowing covered businesses flexibility to select technology-neutral, performance-based approaches rather than requiring specific technologies or vendors. Effective Date:  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.
DTSTAMP:2026-09-25 12:19:00
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260924
DTEND:20260924
SUMMARY:Hearing on Rule:26P026 -- Rules Governing the Activity of Primitive Camping on State Forest and State Park Lands.
LOCATION:Steele Community Room, Waterbury Town Offices
DESCRIPTION: Location: Steele Community Room, Waterbury Town Offices Address: 28 North Main Street, Suite #1 City: Waterbury State: VT Title: Rules Governing the Activity of Primitive Camping on State Forest and State Park Lands. Persons Affected: The following people, enterprises, and government entities will be affected by this rule: 1. The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation 2. The Department of Fish and Wildlife 3. Members of the public seeking to camp in a primitive manner on state-owned lands. 4. Law Enforcement Authorities Economic Impact: The suite of amendments FPR is proposing to this rule are not anticipated to have a significant economic impact. It is possible that increased enforcement of the rule, including limiting stays to 3 nights, could lead to increased use of fee-based campsites, which could provide additional revenue for Vermont State Parks or to private campgrounds. The increased enforcement authority will not materially impact FWD wardens, as they are already responding to potential rule violations but without the authority to enforce the rule, and so it is possible that the provisions in the amended rule will lead to more efficient use of their time. The amendments to the rule are not expected to have a major economic impact on those individuals that are primitive camping as there are no changes to the fee structure associated with this activity (no fee for groups up to 10, permit required for groups of 11 or more). Finally, the rule amendment is not anticipated to have any impact on the recreation economy. Effective Date:  Summary:Over the last 30+ years, primitive camping practices have evolved, creating challenges that the current rule is not equipped to regulate, specifically around rule enforcement, campfires and wildland fire, and jurisdiction of the rule across state lands managed by the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR), Fish & Wildlife (F&W), and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). FPR is proposing the following changes to the rule: • Clarifying enforcement options if the rule is violated, focused on authorizing F&W wardens and other law enforcement to issue notices of trespass; • Limiting jurisdiction of the rule to FPR lands as F&W lands are governed by another rule; • Providing additional requirements for building and extinguishing campfires; • Changing the setback from water bodies from 100’ to 200’; • Removing the list of lands from the rule.
DTSTAMP:2026-09-25 12:19:00
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