H.121

An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Sponsors: Rep. Michael Marcotte , Rep. James Carroll, Rep. Edye Graning, Rep. Stephanie Jerome, Rep. Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Rep. Logan Nicoll, Rep. Monique Priestley, Rep. Jarrod Sammis, Rep. Kirk White

Location: Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

Last Recorded Action: 3/27/2024 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024

Thursday, February 9, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Introduction and walk-through

Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
11:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Meeting continued

Zachary Tomanelli, Communications and Technology Director, VPIRG
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Joseph Bergeron, President, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
1:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Meeting continued

Andrew Kingman, Counsel, Senior Managing Attorney, State Privacy & Security Coalition
Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office

Thursday, February 23, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:10 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Walk-through continued

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Walk-through of Attorney General's Office's Draft

Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Maureen Mahoney, Deputy Director of Policy and Legislation, California Privacy Protection Agency

Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Walk-through of new draft

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Joseph Bergeron, President, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
Sarah Ohs, Director of Government Relations, Consumer Data Industry Association
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
3:10 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Richard Varn, Executive Director, Coalition for Sensible Public Records Access
Justin Brookman, Director of Technology Policy, Consumer Reports

Thursday, April 6, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Gary Cuchural, Resident, South Burlington
Chris Gilrein, Executive Director, Massachusetts and Northeast TechNet
Christopher Oswald, Head of Law, Ethics, and Government Relations, Association of National Advertisers
1:45 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Christopher Mohr, President, Software and Information Industry Association
-

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Committee discussion


Thursday, April 13, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Committee discussion

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
1:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Committee discussion

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, May 11, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

AI Task Force Report Overview

Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
Josiah Raiche, Director, Artificial Intelligence Division, Agency of Digital Services

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
-

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, February 1, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Walk-through

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Walk-through continued

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Harvard Law School students

Ellen Teuscher, Law Student, Harvard Law School
-

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Walk-through continued

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, February 2, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
10:30 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

James Maroney, State Senator, Connecticut

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
1:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
2:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Heather Morton, Director of Financial Services, Technology, and Communications, National Conference of State Legislatures
2:45 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:45 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

David hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
10:45 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Zachary Tomanelli, Communications and Technology Director, VPIRG
Alexander Spyropoulos, Regional Policy Manager, Computer and Communications Industry Association
Matt Schwartz, Policy Analyst, Consumer Reports
Laquan Austion, Vice President of Public Policy, Association of National Advertisers
1:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Chris Gilrein, Executive Director, Massachusetts and Northeast TechNet
Rebecca Copans, Government and Media Affairs Liaison, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England

Thursday, February 8, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Andrew Kingman, Counsel, Senior Managing Attorney, State Privacy & Security Coalition
Caitriona Fitzgerald, Deputy Director, Electronic Privacy Information Center
Sarah Ohs, Director of Government Relations, Consumer Data Industry Association
Howard Handler, Senior Director of Government Affairs, National Insurance Crime Bureau
Emma Paradis, Common Good Vermont Manager of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, United Way of Northwest Vermont
10:20 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Committee discussion


Friday, February 9, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
10:35 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Angela Li, Law Student, Harvard Law School

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:05 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
-

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Walk-through of new draft

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Walk-through continued

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
1:10 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Sarah Ohs, Director of Government Relations, Consumer Data Industry Association
Caitriona Fitzgerald, Deputy Director, Electronic Privacy Information Center
Christopher Curtis, Director, Consumer Assistance Program, Vermont Attorney General's Office

Friday, March 1, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
2:15 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Andrew Kingman, Counsel, Senior Managing Attorney, State Privacy & Security Coalition
Tina Zuk, Government Relations Regional Lead, American Heart Association
Richard Varn, Executive Director, Coalition for Sensible Public Records Access

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
1:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Mary Block, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Walk-through of new draft

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Christopher Curtis, Director, Consumer Assistance Program, Vermont Attorney General's Office

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Jill Rickard, Regional Vice President, American Council of Life Insurers
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
John Wallace, Attorney, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
Beth Anderson, President and CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
Kristin McClure, Health Data Officer, Agency of Human Services
Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance
2:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Kellie Beckman, General Counsel, Apriss Retail
Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce

Friday, March 15, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
10 Mins After Floor

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Committee discussion

1:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Aimee Sprung, Director, State Government Affairs, Microsoft
Christina Glabas, Principal, Gazelle Consulting
1:30 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Walk-through of new draft

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Joe Bergeron, President & CEO, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
3:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Matt Schwartz, Policy Analyst, Consumer Reports
Keir Lamont, Director, US Legislation Team, Future of Privacy Forum
3:15 PM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

James Maroney, State Senator, Connecticut
Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Drive Through

Christopher Curtis, Director, Consumer Assistance Program, Vermont Attorney General's Office
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary

Thursday, March 21, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:30 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Amendment

Rep. Joseph Andriano, Amendment Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary

Thursday, March 21, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
10:15 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Rep. Monique Priestley, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 21, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
11:30 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Andriano amendment

Rep. Joseph Andriano, Sponsor of Amendment

Friday, March 29, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Walk-through

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Monique Priestley, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Walk-through

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Monique Priestley, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

Thursday, April 4, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Testimony

James Maroney, State Senator, Connecticut
Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance
Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Jill Pfenning, VP, Regulatory & General Counsel, Vermont Gas Systems
Jim Hall, President and CEO, The Vermont Country Store
11:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Testimony

Emma Paradis, Common Good Vermont Manager of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, United Way of Northwest Vermont
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:30 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Testimony

Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Joe Carton, Chief Operating Officer, Westport Hospitality
Mitchell Jay, Owner, Midstate Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Barre, Midstate Auto Group of Vermont
Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Matt Schwartz, Policy Analyst, Consumer Reports
Jon Potter, Policy Advisor, Connected Commerce Council
Nicole Killoran, Director, Vermont Law and Graduate School
Jeanne Eicks, Director, Center for Legal Innovation, Vermont Law and Graduate School
11:10 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Walk-through

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
9:15 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Walk-through, mark-up, testimony, and possible vote

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
David hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
Josiah Raiche, Director, Artificial Intelligence Division, Agency of Digital Services
Emily Emery, Vice President Government Affairs, News/Media Alliance