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H 752

An act relating to the Agency of Digital Services

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Monique Priestley and 1 co-sponsor

Establishes or realigns a centralized Vermont Agency of Digital Services to oversee state IT, cybersecurity, procurement, and citizen-facing digital services.

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
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Bill Summary · H 752

Summary of Bill H 752 (2025-2026) – Vermont

Purpose and intent

  • H 752 is titled An act relating to the Agency of Digital Services.
  • The bill appears aimed at establishing, reorganizing, or reforming the state’s central digital services function, the Agency of Digital Services (ADS), to improve the management, security, reliability, and efficiency of Vermont’s government technology and digital operations.
  • The action history indicates the bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure on January 22, 2026, with two co-sponsors: Laura Sibilia and Monique Priestley.

Key provisions and changes (as can be inferred from the title and typical ADS-type legislation)

  • Establishment or realignment of a state Agency of Digital Services to oversee:
    • Development and maintenance of state government IT infrastructure (cloud, networks, data centers, platforms).
    • Procurement, governance, and standards for technology procurement and vendor management.
    • Digital services strategy, including website, application, and citizen-facing services.
    • Cybersecurity, data protection, and incident response for state systems.
    • Interoperability and data sharing across agencies while safeguarding privacy and security.
  • Potential consolidation of IT functions from multiple agencies into a centralized ADS.
  • Establishment of governance structures, reporting requirements, and performance metrics to ensure uniform security, accessibility, and reliability.
  • Budgetary and staffing provisions to support the ADS, including potential funding authorizations, staffing plans, and oversight mechanisms.
  • Compliance with state and federal digital accessibility, privacy, and security standards.

Who or what would be affected

  • State agencies and departments: likely required to align their technology initiatives, data practices, and digital services with ADS standards and services.
  • State employees: changes in how IT services are delivered (support, helpdesk, application development, cybersecurity guidance).
  • Vermont residents and businesses: potential improvements in digital government services (faster online services, more secure platforms, standardized digital experiences), with ongoing protection of privacy and data security.
  • Vendors and contractors: changes in procurement processes, standardization requirements, and oversight under a centralized ADS.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Current action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure (as of 2026-01-22).
  • Next steps typically include committee hearings, amendments, and potential committee vote, followed by floor consideration by the House and, if passed, transmission to the Senate and further legislative process.
  • Timeline specifics (bills often have 1-2 year windows for review and passage) are not provided in the summary; monitoring committee actions will indicate progress, amendments, and final outcomes.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Positive impacts:
    • Streamlined IT governance and consistent standards across state government.
    • Improved security posture and incident response capabilities.
    • More unified citizen digital services and possibly cost efficiencies through centralized procurement and shared services.
  • Challenges to watch:
    • Transition logistics, employee retraining, and potential disruptions during consolidations.
    • Budget implications for creating and sustaining the ADS, including ongoing operating costs and capital investments.
    • Ensuring continued innovation and responsiveness of IT services within a centralized structure.
    • Balancing centralized control with agency autonomy and program-specific needs.

Note: The summary is based on the bill’s title, action history, and typical scope of Agency of Digital Services legislation. For precise language, section-by-section provisions, and exact fiscal implications, the full text of H 752 and any amendments from the committee will be necessary.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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