Vermont H897: An act relating to prohibiting the use of social media by children

What the bill says

An act relating to prohibiting the use of social media by children It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: (TEXT OMITTED IN SHORT-FORM BILLS) VT LEG #387017 v.1.

From the introduced text, February 11, 2026:

An act relating to prohibiting the use of social media by children It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: (TEXT OMITTED IN SHORT-FORM BILLS) VT LEG #387017 v.1

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Sponsors

• Angela Arsenault (D, Chittenden-2) · primary sponsor
• Joshua Dobrovich (R, Orange-3) · primary sponsor
• Elanor Chapin (D, Washington-5)
• Robert Hooper (D, Chittenden-18)
• Kathleen James (D, Bennington-4)
• Jubilee McGill (D, Addison-5)
• Kate Nugent (D, Chittenden-10)
• Carol Ode (D, Chittenden-18)
• Herb Olson (D, Addison-4)
• Woodman Page (R, Orleans-2)
• Gayle Pezzo (D, Chittenden-20)
• Phil Pouech (D, Chittenden-4)

Latest actions

1. February 11, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on [Commerce and Economic Development]
2. February 11, 2026: Introduced and read first time

Common questions

What is H897?

H897 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): An act relating to prohibiting the use of social media by children.

What does H897 do?

In its own words: An act relating to prohibiting the use of social media by children It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: (TEXT OMITTED IN SHORT-FORM BILLS) VT LEG #387017 v.1.

What is the status of H897?

In committee as of February 11, 2026. Latest action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on [Commerce and Economic Development] (February 11, 2026).

Who sponsored H897?

Angela Arsenault (D, Chittenden-2), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H897?

On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.897