Vermont Laws on Recording in Public
Vermont broadly permits recording in public. No state statute prohibits filming in areas without a reasonable privacy expectation. The First Amendment and Vermont's Open Meeting Law (1 V.S.A. 310-314) provide additional protections.
Public Recording Rights
You can film on streets, sidewalks, parks, government buildings, and at public events. No press credential required. State v. Brooks confirmed no privacy expectation in public settings.
Government Meetings
Act 133 (2024) requires public bodies to record meetings and post recordings for at least 30 days. Act 51 (effective June 9, 2025) updated posting deadlines. The public can record selectboard, city council, school board, and legislative meetings.
Audio in Public
Federal one-party consent applies. If you participate in a conversation, you can record. Public conversations at normal volume carry no privacy expectation.
Private Property
Businesses can set recording rules and ask you to leave. Religious venues and entertainment facilities may restrict recording. Footage captured before being asked to stop is generally legal.
Drone Recording
Drone recording in public is generally permitted subject to FAA rules. Do not record private areas with privacy expectations.
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