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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2025 | VT | S 71 | Increases Consumer Data Privacy Protections | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0) |
| June 17, 2024 | VT | H 121 | Authorizes Various Data Privacy Reforms and Protections | Veto Override Failed - Senate (14 - 15) |
| June 17, 2024 | VT | H 121 | Authorizes Various Data Privacy Reforms and Protections | Veto Override Passed - House (128 - 17) |
| May 5, 2023 | VT | H 81 | Requires Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers to Make Available the Information and Tools Necessary for Repair to Independent Repair Providers | Bill Passed - House (137 - 2) |
| April 13, 2022 | VT | S 74 | Authorizes Use of Telemedicine for Assisted Suicide | Bill Failed - House (41 - 98) |
| April 15, 2009 | VT | H 147 | Primary Seat Belt Enforcement | Bill Passed - House (104 - 40) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26 | S 71 | Increases Consumer Data Privacy Protections | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0) |
| 6/17 | H 121 | Authorizes Various Data Privacy Reforms and Protections | Veto Override Failed - Senate (14 - 15) |
| 6/17 | H 121 | Authorizes Various Data Privacy Reforms and Protections | Veto Override Passed - House (128 - 17) |
| 5/05 | H 81 | Requires Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers to Make Available the Information and Tools Necessary for Repair to Independent Repair Providers | Bill Passed - House (137 - 2) |
| 4/13 | S 74 | Authorizes Use of Telemedicine for Assisted Suicide | Bill Failed - House (41 - 98) |
| 4/15 | H 147 | Primary Seat Belt Enforcement | Bill Passed - House (104 - 40) |