By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at https://secure.vermont.gov/SOS/rules/ . The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.

To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible.

To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (802-828-2231).

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14 050 022 Inspection of Motor Vehicles.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 26-E02

AGENCY: Agency of Transportation, Department of Motor Vehicles

CONCISE SUMMARY: The Department is updating the requirements for annual motor vehicle inspections to remove failure reasons that are not directly related to motor vehicle safety. Items being removed include: all references to on-road testing; tire cuts, snags, or weather cracks; broken power steering belts; loss of shock absorber function; rust on brakes; headlamp aiming; ABS or airbag failure lights; horn, speedometer, and odometer malfunction; cracks or star breaks on windshield; power window malfunction; damaged windshield wiper blades; and modification to exhaust system causing an unreasonable sound level.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ben Shelp, Chief Inspector, Agency of Transportation, Department of Motor Vehicles, 120 State St Montpelier, VT 05602 Tel: 802-828-4647 Fax: 802-828-5418 E-Mail: Benjamin.Shelp@Vermont.gov URL: https://dmv.vermont.gov/about-vermont-dmv/administrative-rules.

FOR COPIES: Isaac Luce, Agency of Transportation, Department of Motor Vehicles, 120 State St Montpelier, VT 05602 Tel: 802-522-8924 Fax: 802-828-5418 E-Mail: Isaac.Luce@Vermont.gov.

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Prohibited Data and Design Practices.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 26P027

AGENCY: Attorney General’s Office

CONCISE SUMMARY: This Rule implements 9 V.S.A. § 2449f of Act 63 of 2025, Vermont’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. It establishes standards for data processing and design practices that apply to covered businesses serving covered minors. The Rule explains which practices are prohibited, defines key terms, provides examples, and helps covered businesses understand how to comply with the law. It is intended to protect covered minors while giving covered businesses clear, flexible guidance for meeting their obligations under Vermont law.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Sarah Aceves, Office of the Attorney General, 109 State Street, Montpelier VT 05609 Tel: 802-828-3170 Fax: 802-828-2154 E-Mail: sarah.aceves@vermont.gov URL: https://ago.vermont.gov/vermont-age-appropriate-design-code-rulemaking.

FOR COPIES: Todd Daloz, Office of the Attorney General, 109 State Street, Montpelier VT 05609 Tel: 802-585-5964 Fax: 802-828-2154 E-Mail: todd.daloz@vermont.gov.

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Age Assurance Privacy.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 26P028

AGENCY: Attorney General’s Office

CONCISE SUMMARY: This Rule implements 9 V.S.A. § 2449g of the Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. It establishes standards for how covered businesses determine whether a user is a covered minor while protecting privacy and minimizing unnecessary collection and use of personal data. The Rule provides requirements for selecting and using age assurance methods, protecting age assurance data, ensuring accuracy, providing fallback options and appeals, and documenting compliance. The Rule uses a flexible, technology-neutral approach that requires covered businesses to use the least intrusive age assurance method reasonably available that achieves the level of confidence necessary under the circumstances.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Sarah Aceves, Office of the Attorney General, 109 State Street, Montpelier VT 05609 Tel: 802-828-3170 Fax: 802-828-2154 E-Mail: sarah.aceves@vermont.gov URL: https://ago.vermont.gov/vermont-age-appropriate-design-code-rulemaking.

FOR COPIES: Todd Daloz, Office of the Attorney General, 109 State Street, Montpelier VT 05609 Tel: 802-585-5964 Fax: 802-828-2154 E-Mail: todd.daloz@vermont.gov.

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Birth Center Licensing Rule.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 26P029

AGENCY: Agency of Human Services, Department of Health

CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule sets forth the standards that apply to the licensing of birth centers in Vermont. This rulemaking establishes the process by which a birth center can apply for a license in Vermont.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Meg McCarthy, Policy Advisor, Agency of Human Services – Vermont Dept. of Health, 280 State Drive Waterbury, VT 05671 Tel: 802-904-9319 E-mail: ahs.vdhrules@vermont.gov

URL: http://www.healthvermont.gov/laws-regulations/laws/rules-public-comment.
FOR COPIES: Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services – Vermont Department of Health 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671 Tel: 802-798-6756 E-mail: ahs.vdhrules@vermont.gov.