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Vermont Senate Bill S0080
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
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Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Vermont Senate Bill S0080

Introduced
2/25/25  
Refer
2/25/25  

Caption

An act relating to establishing Vermont Digital Addictions Awareness Day

Impact

The bill mandates that on Vermont Digital Addictions Awareness Day, the entry fee to state parks is waived for families and individuals as an incentive to motivate outdoor activities. The responsibility for implementing this waiver is placed on the Commissioner of Forests, Parks, and Recreation, which is expected to promote community engagement and outdoor activities aimed at countering the negative impacts of digital overuse. This change in state law reflects an ongoing effort to address modern societal challenges, particularly those affecting mental health and youth development through increased screen time.

Summary

Bill S0080, also known as the Vermont Digital Addictions Awareness Day Bill, aims to establish a designated day to raise awareness about digital addictions. The bill proposes that the last Saturday in July be recognized as Vermont Digital Addictions Awareness Day. The intent is to educate the public about the growing issue of digital addictions, particularly among younger populations, and to encourage individuals and families to engage more with the outdoors through visits to state parks and historic sites. This initiative is in response to the increasing prevalence of issues such as mindless scrolling and video game overuse that hinder creativity and motivation.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support for promoting public awareness, there may be discussions about its effectiveness and practical implications. Stakeholders may raise questions about budget constraints for the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation, as the waiver depends on available funds. Additionally, the potential impact on digital addiction treatment and support services might also come under scrutiny, as some might argue that education alone is not sufficient to remedy the increasing dependence on digital devices.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

VT S0200

An act relating to establishing the Vermont Imagination Library

VT H0673

An act relating to Vermont’s outdoor recreation economy

VT H0153

An act relating to Vermont tax incentives

VT S0220

An act relating to Vermont’s public libraries

VT S0303

An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers

VT H0657

An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

VT H0471

An act relating to technical and administrative changes to Vermont’s tax laws

VT S0139

An act relating to the modernization of public safety communications in Vermont

VT S0053

An act relating to the Vermont Climate Corps

VT S0231

An act relating to establishing a pilot for community nurse programs serving aging Vermonters

Similar Bills

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