Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 897: An act relating to prohibiting the use of social media by children
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Independent 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Arsenault | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-2 |
| Josh Dobrovich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orange-3 |
| Ela Chapin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-5 |
| Robert Hooper | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kathleen James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Bennington-4 |
| Jubilee McGill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-5 |
| Kate Nugent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-10 |
| Carol Ode | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-18 |
| Herb Olson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-4 |
| Woody Page | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orleans-2 |
| Gayle Pezzo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-20 |
| Phil Pouech | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-4 |
| Chris Pritchard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-Bennington |
| Larry Satcowitz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Orange-Washington-Addison |
| Laura Sibilia | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | Windham-2 |
| Mike Southworth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-2 |
| Shawn Sweeney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development