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United States of America: Vetoed Vermont Act relating to enhancing consumer privacy (HB 121) including cybersecurity regulation

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Vetoed Vermont Act relating to enhancing consumer privacy (HB 121) including cybersecurity regulation

On 13 June 2023, Governor Scott of Vermont vetoed the Act relating to enhancing consumer privacy (HB 121), citing significant risks and potential legal challenges. The Governor highlighted concerns over the Bill's “private right of action”, which co…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2023-01-26
under deliberation

On 26 January 2023, a Bill for an Act relating to enhancing consumer privacy (HB 121) including cyb…

2024-03-22
under deliberation

On 22 March 2024, a Bill for an Act relating to enhancing consumer privacy (HB 121), including cybe…

2024-05-10
adopted

On 10 May 2024, the Senate concurred with the House of Representatives's amendments to the Bill for…

2024-06-13
rejected

On 13 June 2023, Governor Scott of Vermont vetoed the Act relating to enhancing consumer privacy (H…

2024-06-17
rejected

On 17 June 2024, the Senate voted to sustain Governor Scott's veto of the Vermont Act relating to e…