Senate Transportation hears testimony on S.235 after driver says vehicle‑history reports omitted prior catastrophic repairs A Morristown attorney told the Senate Transportation committee that a CARFAX report did not disclose a prior catastrophic power‑steering failure; she urged S.235 to require diagnostic information in vehicle‑history reporting. The committee said it will consult the DMV.

An attorney's near-fatal experience due to a hidden vehicle defect has sparked a push for better transparency in vehicle-history reports—could your car be hiding dangerous secrets?

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Bennington County state's attorney: home-improvement statute changes have reduced prosecutable fraud; recommends AG/consumer-protection referral Bennington County State's Attorney Erica Marthage told the Judiciary committee that changes to the home-improvement statute have left many cases as civil contract disputes, making prosecution difficult; she recommended shifting appropriate matters to the attorney general's consumer-protection functions.

Bennington County's state's attorney reveals that many home-improvement disputes are more about contracts than crimes, calling for a shift in how these cases are handled.

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House Judiciary reviews H.385 to bar 'coerced debt,' shift burden to creditors and add remedies Lawmakers in the House Judiciary Committee reviewed draft H.385, which would add a subchapter to Vermont's Consumer Protection Act prohibiting coerced debt, require creditors to investigate sworn debtor claims and, if compelled, remove negative credit entries; the draft would let a debtor make a prima facie case that shifts the burden to the creditor to disprove coercion.

Vermont's House Judiciary Committee is poised to change lives with H.385, a groundbreaking bill aimed at freeing survivors from the shackles of coerced debt and shifting the burden to creditors.

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House advances bill to require notice, monitoring as phone networks shift from copper to fiber The Vermont House advanced H 8 98, a bill that would require telecommunications carriers to give staggered written notice before copper-to-fiber transitions, coordinate with public safety agencies, and report on backup-power uptake and 911 incidents beginning November 2026; third reading was ordered.

Vermont's new bill H 8 98 aims to protect consumers from losing reliable phone service as carriers switch from copper to fiber networks—ensuring transparency and public safety in the process.

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Vermont committee debates 10% ticket-resale cap and carve-outs for face-value platforms Witnesses told the House Commerce & Economic Development Committee on Feb. 3 that a 10% cap on resale markups would protect consumers but could make face-value platforms unsustainable unless the law exempts partnered services. Lawmakers discussed a possible higher cap for contracted partnerships and will hear more testimony Friday.

Vermont lawmakers are torn over a proposed 10% cap on ticket resale markups, weighing consumer protection against the sustainability of face-value platforms like CashorTrade.org.

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Journalist and industry witnesses warn of data‑broker harms and AI‑enabled pricing At the committee hearing, a former NBC reporter recounted the ChoicePoint breach and recent data‑broker enforcement, while a former Visa executive and others described how profiling powers dynamic pricing and profiling that can harm consumers and small businesses.

Vermont lawmakers heard shocking testimonies revealing how large-scale data collection is endangering consumers, from selling lists of vulnerable individuals to manipulating prices based on personal profiles.

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Vermont committee weighs ban on "surveillance pricing" that tailors prices to consumers' data Sen. Rebecca White introduced S.207 to prohibit "surveillance pricing," arguing companies use personal data to charge different customers different prices. Legislative Council staff and committee members discussed definitions, enforcement authority for the attorney general, and exemptions such as insurance; no vote was taken and members asked for further study with state regulators.

Senator Rebecca White is pushing to ban "surveillance pricing," a practice that allows companies to charge you more based on your personal data—are you paying too much?

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Committee hears safety, affordability and consumer-protection concerns on S.202 balcony solar proposal Witnesses told the Natural Resources & Energy committee that S.202’s concept — allowing portable/‘balcony’ solar devices — has merit but needs clearer safety standards, consumer-protection rules and cost/affordability safeguards before the state should broadly endorse it.

Vermont's proposal for portable solar devices has sparked a heated debate over safety, affordability, and consumer protections—will the benefits outweigh the risks?

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Vermont lawmakers introduce H.512 to enhance ticket resale consumer protections H.512 aims to regulate ticket resales and ensure transparent pricing for consumers.

Vermont's new House Bill 512 could revolutionize the ticket resale market by enforcing transparency and protecting consumers from predatory practices.

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Vermont Superior Courts empowered to impose penalties for unfair commerce violations Vermont legislation authorizes civil penalties for violations of unfair commerce practices.

Vermont's Senate Bill 150 could transform consumer protection by imposing hefty penalties on unfair business practices, but what does this mean for local businesses?

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Vermont defines biometric data and privacy laws for online services targeting minors Vermont establishes regulations on biometric data collection and online services for minors.

Vermont is stepping up to protect minors online by introducing groundbreaking regulations on biometric data collection—could this be the future of consumer privacy?

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Senator discusses new consumer protection bill targeting junk fees and data privacy Senator introduces bills addressing data privacy and hidden junk fees in hospitality.

Vermont Senators are tackling hidden "junk fees" and data privacy in a crucial meeting—are you ready for more transparency in your wallet?

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Vermont mandates blockchain analytics and anti-fraud measures for virtual currency kiosks Vermont requires kiosk operators to use blockchain analytics and implement fraud prevention policies.

Vermont's groundbreaking Senate Bill 129 is set to transform virtual currency kiosks by enforcing stringent anti-fraud measures and consumer protections in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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Vermont updates virtual currency kiosk regulations to enhance customer protections Vermont implements new disclosure and receipt requirements for virtual currency kiosks.

Vermont is stepping up to protect consumers by implementing new regulations for virtual currency kiosks that enhance transparency and safety in transactions.

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State panel supports ban on cryptocurrency kiosks citing fraud concerns Panel recommends banning cryptocurrency kiosks due to high fraud risk and low consumer benefits.

Vermont's House Commerce Committee is leaning towards banning cryptocurrency kiosks, citing alarming fraud concerns and a lack of consumer benefit.

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Legislators propose biometric data protections in new wage provider regulation bill Bill aims to prevent wage providers from profiting by selling consumers' biometric data.

Vermont lawmakers are stepping up to protect consumers by proposing a bill that bans wage providers from profiting off your biometric data!

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Vermont bans PFAS in cosmetics and menstrual products under new consumer protection act Vermont bans PFAS in cosmetics and menstrual products, expanding restrictions on consumer goods.

Vermont is taking a bold step to protect public health by banning harmful "forever chemicals" from cosmetics and menstrual products!

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Vermont lawmakers push for comprehensive data privacy bill amid rising consumer concerns Vermont aims to enhance data privacy and consumer protection amid rising concerns over scams and vaping.

Vermont lawmakers are gearing up to tackle rising consumer concerns with a comprehensive data privacy bill, while also addressing the alarming trend of youth vaping and social media's impact on families.

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