Vermont Video Recording Laws
Vermont allows [video recording in public without restriction. The state's voyeurism statute (13 V.S.A. 2605) creates limits in private settings, and the nonconsensual intimate images law (13 V.S.A. 2606) prohibits sharing private images without consent](/is-it-illegal-to-video-record-someone-without-their-consent).
This guide covers public filming rights, voyeurism penalties, the Open Meeting Law, and how Vermont case law defines privacy expectations for video.
Public Video Recording
No Vermont statute prohibits video recording in public. You can film on streets, sidewalks, parks, government buildings, and at public events. Video-only recording does not implicate federal wiretap law, which focuses on audio interception.
Voyeurism (13 V.S.A. 2605)
It is a crime to intentionally view, photograph, film, or record a person's intimate areas without consent where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
| Offense | Maximum Penalty |
|---|---|
| First offense | 2 years, $1,000 fine |
| Second or subsequent | 3 years, $5,000 fine |
| Involving minors | 5 years, $5,000 fine |
Nonconsensual Intimate Images (13 V.S.A. 2606)
| Offense | Maximum Penalty |
|---|---|
| Disclosure without consent | 2 years, $2,000 fine |
| Disclosure for profit | 5 years, $10,000 fine |
Open Meeting Law
Vermont Act 133 (2024) requires public bodies to record their meetings and post recordings for at least 30 days. Vermont Act 51 (effective June 9, 2025) updated posting deadlines. The public can record selectboard, city council, school board, and state legislative meetings.
Privacy Expectations (Case Law)
- Public parking lot -- No privacy (State v. Brooks)
- Hospital ER -- No privacy (State v. Rheaume)
- Private home -- Privacy protected (State v. Geraw)
More Vermont Recording Laws
Audio Recording | Video Recording | Voyeurism & Hidden Cameras | Workplace Recording | Recording Police | Phone Call Recording | Security Cameras | Recording in Public | Landlord-Tenant | Dashcam Laws | Schools | Medical Recording
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