VT S0302

Public agencies are prohibited from collecting immigration status information unless required by a specific State or federal law, and from collecting religious beliefs for the purpose of registering individuals based on religion

Public agencies cannot disclose personally identifying information (including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, immigration status, age, or disability) to federal agencies for registration or tracking purposes

Public agency resources—including money, facilities, property, equipment, and personnel—cannot be used to assist federal programs that register individuals based on personally identifying information

Public agencies that continue collecting immigration status information after the act takes effect must submit written justification to the Attorney General's Office by December 15, 2026, citing the specific law requiring such collection

The Attorney General must compile agency explanations and report to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees by March 15, 2027, with an opinion on whether continued collections comply with the act