Vermont
Vermont is the proud home of more than 78,000 small businesses that collectively employ over 157,000 people. Policymakers need to thoroughly evaluate the potential impacts of any new laws and regulations on these small businesses before endorsing any legislation. It is crucial to mitigate any negative consequences on SMBs to ensure that they can continue to thrive and effectively support Vermont’s economy.
Key Policy Issues
Digital Economy
Surveillance Pricing (S.207)
Overview: Vermont’s small businesses use digital tools to offer promotions to customers, granting special offers to compete with big businesses in building loyalty. “Surveillance pricing” bills would restrict small businesses’ ability to use basic data to offer common promotions, making it harder for them to grow and compete.
Status: S.207 was referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs on January 6th, 2026. It stalled in the Legislature, but the issue is likely to resurface.
Key Officials
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