Monique Priestley

Had the pleasure of moderating a panel on the Digital Choice Act at our NCSL AI, Cybersecurity & Privacy Task Force meeting today. Great insights from Rep Doug Fiefia (R-UT), Matthew Lipka (Project Liberty), and Patrick Hedger (NetChoice) on what this means for states, consumers, and industry.

Huge thanks to @suzannesmalley.bsky.social for covering the growing coalition of state lawmakers taking on the data broker industry. Grateful to work alongside so many smart, dedicated leaders fighting for consumer protection across the country.

Axios slamming AI race.

No notes. *chef’s kiss* 🤌

Future Caucus launches new AI policy task force to empower young state lawmakers — Transparency Coalition. Legislation for Transparency in AI Now. The nonpartisan state legislative group named two co-chairs to lead the task force: Vermont Rep. Monique Priestley, a Democrat, and Utah Rep. Doug Fiefia, a Republican.

We're excited to see young state legislators embracing the challenge of AI policy. Applause & respect to Vermont Rep. Monique Priestley @mepriestley.bsky.social and Utah Rep. Doug Fiefia for stepping up and leading this bipartisan Future Caucus task force.

Haha. Wooow. Perfect.

Vermont for Kids! and lots of other cool privacy things - Serious Privacy On this episode of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth and Dr. K Royal connect with the Honorable Monique Priestley, Vermont Representative (website https://moniqueforvermont.com/). The topic - the Age A...

This week on the #podcast, @heartofprivacy.bsky.social and @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu talk with Vermont representative @mepriestley.bsky.social, about state data protection laws and the recently adopted Vermont Children's Code.

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“With the Governor’s signature, the Age-Appropriate Design Code is officially law in VT,” said sponsor @mepriestley.bsky.social. “This is a big step forward for families across our state. It sends a clear message that we won’t let Big Tech write the rules when it comes to protecting kids online."

Senate Republicans revise ban on state AI regulations in bid to preserve controversial provision Senate Republicans have made changes to their party’s sweeping tax bill in hopes of preserving a new policy that would prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence.

Shit is getting deep. "In legislative text unveiled Thursday night, Senate Republicans proposed denying states federal funding for broadband projects if they regulate AI.” apnews.com/article/ai-r...

Thank you for organizing and for all of your hard work on this issue!

A huge thanks to @mepriestley.bsky.social and Rep. Kathleen James for leading the way alongside the incredible young advocates in VT.

State lawmakers call the GOP’s Big Tech giveaway “an abdication of responsibility,” in an open letter signed by Katie Fry Hester, @michelle4va.bsky.social James Maroney, Robert Rodriguez, @kristinbahnermn.bsky.social @sengonzalezny.bsky.social , @mepriestley.bsky.social, and Steve Elkins.

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This week, I joined a group of state lawmakers urging Congress not to block state AI laws for 10 years. We can’t afford a decade of deregulation. Read our open letter:
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Looking forward to this!

So excited for this!

Panel 2–Solutions to Further Consumer Protection–with @mepriestley.bsky.social (VT House of Representatives), @nathaliemarechal.net (@cendemtech.bsky.social), Neil Richards (Washington University School of Law), and moderator @nadinefj.bsky.social. More below.

Truck with “Do you follow tech policy this closely?” sticker.

Had to clear away some of the dirt to add a little @eff.org #techpolicy love to my tailgate. Always supportive of defending digital privacy, free speech, and innovation. ❤️😘

✊ #resist #fightback #handsoff #50501 #50501vt

Virginia Governor Vetoes Weak AI Legislation <p>While regulating the use of automated decision systems in these life-altering decisions is an urgent need, this Virginia bill had serious shortcomings that would have rendered it almost meaningless...

Last night, Virginia Gov. Youngkin vetoed a proposed Virginia bill seeking to regulate high-risk AI systems used in key decision contexts, such as housing and employment. 🚨 🧵 epic.org/virginia-gov...

Threats Rise Against Judges Overseeing Trump Policy Cases, Fueling Safety Concerns Federal judges are worried that online threats against those who oversee high-profile cases challenging Trump administration policies may lead to real-world violence.

Efforts such as VT H.342 are timely for so many reasons. "The attempts at intimidation have taken many forms: bomb threats, [SWATting], even the delivery of pizzas, a seemingly innocuous prank but one that carries a message.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/19/us/trump-judges-threats.html

Thank you to VTDigger for publishing our opinion piece - Reps. Monique Priestley and Angela Arsenault: Public servants’ lives are the stakes in Big Tech’s privacy gamble: We must begin to dismantle the system that allows Big Tech to profit from jeopardizing lives. vtdigger.org/2025/03/19/r...

Rep. Monique Priestley speaks at the Yale Digital Ethics Center Summit on State AI Legislation.

Emmie Hine speaks at the Yale Digital Ethics Center Summit on State AI Legislation.

Inspiring to hear from legislators like @mepriestley.bsky.social and colleagues working to advance thoughtful AI policy at the Yale Digital Ethics Center Summit on State #AI Legislation. Kudos @emmiehine.com and team for a terrific event and thank you for the opportunity to join!

Panel at SSAIL

Panel + Room at SSAIL

Had a great time catching up with everyone at the inaugural Summit on State AI Legislation (SSAIL) hosted by the Yale Digital Ethics Center and co-organized by Senator James Maroney. Thanks for having me! dec.yale.edu #techpolicy #statelegislation #aipolicy

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Thank you shoutout to VermontBiz for publishing our opinion piece - Priestley & Arsenault: Big Tech's privacy gamble, public servants’ lives are the stakes. "Big Tech's reckless disregard for privacy has created a nationwide crisis, and Vermont is not immune.” vermontbiz.com/news/2025/ma...

Looking forward to this!

I spent the past week in DC after speaking on a panel with a group of State AGs at a global summit for the Centre for Information Policy Leadership. I filled the remainder of the week catching up with and learning from experts on data privacy and AI. I am incredibly thankful for everyone’s time.

'Kids Code' bill advances in Vermont Senate as lawmakers again look to rein in big tech - VTDigger One of a slew of bills resurrected from last session that seek to regulate tech companies, S.69 would require social media platforms to adjust their algorithms and default privacy settings for users u...

The #KidsCode is moving in VT, thanks to the leadership of Senator Harrison! But the fight isn't over. Big Tech is putting profits over our kids' well-being and the health of our democracy, right here in VT. This bill will give VT parents the tools they need to protect their children online!

Quote of the Day: [Overheard first thing this morning at the Vermont State House from a fellow legislator whom I deeply respect and enjoy.] "I logged my brains out this weekend." 🤣 A joyful reminder that we are indeed a working, citizen legislature. 🌲🌳🪚🚜💕

When Woody Hartzog asks you to jump on a Zoom call with his advanced privacy law class at a moment’s notice to discuss your legislation, you say yes! ☺️

Remember when I said, “Hold my coffee”? Well, the coffee is served, and it’s strong! ☕️ My three privacy bills are officially introduced and ready for you to explore. Dig into the details, read the full bill text, and subscribe for updates on my website: priestleyvt.com/bills #dataprivacy #techpolicy

Data privacy? Online surveillance? Protecting kids online? Data brokers run amok? Hold my coffee... ☕️ I'm dropping THREE separate bills this week to tackle it all. What was previously one bill has returned in full force x3. #dataprivacy #consumerprotection #techpolicy #vermontstrong