VT H0360

Establishes privacy protections for mobile identification (digital driver's licenses and IDs on smartphones) issued by the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles, requiring user consent before any data can be accessed and allowing holders to control which specific data fields are disclosed

Prohibits law enforcement officers from taking physical possession of a person's device to access mobile identification, and bars the state from remotely controlling or deactivating mobile IDs on personal devices

Requires the verification system to use "attribute authentication" or "selective disclosure" when full profile access is unnecessary, allowing users to prove eligibility (such as being over 21) without revealing exact birth dates or other personal information

Prohibits businesses from conditioning goods or services on mobile ID access except where legally required, and bars differential pricing or treatment based on whether someone uses mobile or physical identification

Creates enforcement through Attorney General actions and private lawsuits, with damages of $2,500 for negligent violations and $5,000 for intentional violations (or actual damages if greater), effective July 1, 2025