Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

H 897: An act relating to prohibiting the use of social media by children

Introduced Last action February 11, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

Plain-language summary

H 897 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to prohibiting the use of social media by children. Primary sponsor: Angela Arsenault (Democratic), Josh Dobrovich (Republican), Ela Chapin (Democratic), Robert Hooper, Kathleen James (Democratic), Jubilee McGill (Democratic), Kate Nugent (Democratic), Carol Ode (Democratic), Herb Olson (Democratic), Woody Page (Republican), Gayle Pezzo (Democratic), Phil Pouech (Democratic), Chris Pritchard (Republican), Larry Satcowitz (Democratic), Laura Sibilia (Independent), Mike Southworth (Republican), Shawn Sweeney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Angela Arsenault (Democratic); Josh Dobrovich (Republican); Ela Chapin (Democratic); Robert Hooper; and 13 more.