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Another age appropriate Design Code bill passed in Vermont

Local children listen to Pat LeClaire explain how maple syrup is made at his sugar house March 9, 2024 in Charlotte, Vermont.
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Sarah L. Bruno | Reed Smith, Casey H. Yang | Reed Smith

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Key details about the Vermont Age Appropriate Design Code Act and what it means for businesses that may fall within the scope of the law. 

On June 12, 2025, the Vermont Age Appropriate Design Code Act (VT AADC) was signed into law.

The VT AADC is designed to protect minors from harmful online practices and introduces strict regulations for businesses offering online services likely to be accessed by children under the age of 18.

It will take effect

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