Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

introduced · Vermont · House Feb 3, 2026

H 855: An act relating to defenses in civil actions based on harm caused by artificial intelligence

Vermont's H 855 prohibits defendants in civil lawsuits from claiming that autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) independently caused harm to a plaintiff. It directly affects companies or individuals who develop, modify, or use AI systems that result in injury. The bill bans this specific defense while allowing other legal arguments, such as negligence or foreseeability. It defines AI broadly as systems that generate outputs to influence environments based on input, without altering other defenses under the law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prevents AI developers from claiming autonomous systems caused harm, holding them accountable for injuries, advancing consumer protection in AI liability.95% confidence

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introduced · Vermont · House Jan 27, 2026

H 783: An act relating to chatbot disclosure requirements

Vermont's H.783 requires businesses to clearly disclose when consumers interact with a chatbot during commercial transactions, preventing reasonable confusion about speaking with a human. It directly affects companies using AI chatbots for customer service, sales, or other commercial interactions. The law mandates a "clear and conspicuous" notice before or during the conversation, defining chatbots broadly to include AI agents, avatars, and automated systems simulating human dialogue. Violations would be treated as unfair trade practices under existing consumer protection law, effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates chatbot disclosure to prevent consumer deception, aligning with consumer protection regulations for AI transparency.95% confidence

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introduced · Vermont · House Jan 29, 2026

H 822: An act relating to the regulation of generative artificial intelligence systems

This Vermont bill (H.822) requires providers of generative AI systems (like chatbots or image generators) to give consumers a tool to detect if content was created or altered by AI, and to offer users an option to add a watermark to AI-generated media. It directly affects AI companies and their users within Vermont. The key provisions are mandatory content detection tools and optional watermarks to identify AI-generated content, aiming to increase transparency for consumers.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI transparency tools and watermarks for consumer protection, aligning with regulatory oversight of tech companies to enhance digital transparency and consumer rights.95% confidence

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signed · Vermont · House May 19, 2026

H 814: An act relating to neurological rights and the use of artificial intelligence technology in health and human services

This bill establishes "neurological rights" in Vermont, protecting individuals from unauthorized use of neural data (like brain activity measurements) and preventing AI from bypassing conscious decisions without consent. It requires written consent before collecting or sharing neural data from brain-computer interfaces, bans "consciousness bypass" (using tech to manipulate brain activity without awareness), and regulates AI in mental health chatbots and patient communications. The law directly affects patients, healthcare providers, and AI developers in Vermont's health/human services sector. It also extends the AI Advisory Council's mandate and mandates reports on ethical AI use in healthcare, education, and human services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient rights through neural data consent requirements and regulates AI in mental health services, strengthening healthcare ethics and patient autonomy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects neural data privacy and regulates AI use in health, directly aligning with data privacy and consumer protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Artificial Intelligence

introduced · Vermont · House Jan 28, 2026

H 792: An act relating to liability standards for developers and deployers of artificial intelligence systems

This bill establishes liability standards for developers and deployers of high-impact artificial intelligence systems in Vermont. It directly affects companies (excluding small businesses with <20 employees or <10,000 users) that create or operate AI systems making consequential decisions - such as in criminal justice, housing, employment, healthcare, or critical infrastructure. Key provisions require developers to ensure systems are safe for foreseeable use and deployers to guarantee systems don’t harm individual rights, with specific definitions for "high-impact AI" and "harm" (including physical, financial, reputational, or psychological injury). The law applies only to systems meeting the defined high-impact criteria, not general AI tools.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires safety assurances for high-impact AI systems in critical sectors, regulating developers/deployers to prevent harm, aligning with consumer protection regulations.95% confidence

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introduced · Vermont · House Jan 28, 2026

H 804: An act relating to companion chatbots

H 804 requires operators of companion chatbots (AI systems designed to provide social interaction) to clearly disclose to users that they are interacting with artificial intelligence, not humans. It mandates safety protocols to prevent chatbots from generating suicidal content or ignoring users expressing self-harm, and requires operators to provide crisis resources when such content is detected. For minors (users under 18), the bill adds specific requirements: immediate AI disclosure, 30-minute reminders to take breaks, and protocols blocking sexually explicit content. The bill applies to operators of platforms offering these companion chatbots, excluding standard customer service, gaming, or basic voice assistant tools. Operators must annually report safety protocol usage to Vermont's Attorney General without sharing user data.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI disclosure and safety protocols to protect users from harmful content, aligning with consumer protection regulations in digital rights.90% confidence

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introduced · Vermont · House Jan 16, 2026

H 714: An act relating to automated employment decision making and State employees

H.714 requires Vermont state agencies to publicly disclose any automated tools (like AI or algorithms) used for employment decisions affecting wages, hiring, promotion, or discipline. Agencies must post details about these tools on their websites, including their purpose and when they began using them. The bill explicitly protects unionized state employees by ensuring these tools cannot reduce job security, benefits, or collective bargaining rights. It also creates a study committee to examine the impact on state employees and explore extending these requirements to municipal workers, teachers, and public college staff.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExplicitly protects unionized employees' collective bargaining rights and job security from AI employment tools, directly advancing labor protections.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates transparency for AI tools in employment decisions, protects worker rights, and aligns with data privacy regulation principles by requiring public disclosure of automated systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees Artificial Intelligence

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introduced · Vermont · House Jan 29, 2026

H 821: An act relating to artificial intelligence

H.821 establishes an updated Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council in Vermont, requiring it to study AI's impacts on education, finance, and public health. The bill mandates that businesses using generative AI in consumer services must disclose this usage to customers. The Council must submit a report by January 15, 2027, with recommendations for ethical AI use in public services and pilot projects for public finance engagement. The bill also specifies the Council's membership composition, including state agency representatives and experts in ethics, health, and education. This legislation directly affects Vermont state agencies, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and businesses offering consumer services using AI tools.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI disclosure by businesses for consumer transparency, aligning with ethical use and consumer protection regulations.85% confidence

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introduced · Vermont · House Jan 27, 2026

H 776: An act relating to the use of artificial intelligence in health care coverage decisions

This Vermont bill (H.776) requires health insurance companies using artificial intelligence to make coverage decisions to base those decisions on individual patient medical records - not group data - and prohibits AI from denying coverage. Final coverage decisions must be made by licensed human health care providers after reviewing patient-specific clinical information. The bill also mandates quarterly AI performance reviews, transparency about AI use in policies, and ensures tools are applied fairly across all patients with similar needs. It takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits AI denial of coverage, mandates human review of patient records, and requires transparency - protecting patient rights and ensuring individualized care decisions.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI in health insurance to protect patient privacy via individual data use, human oversight, and transparency - prevents algorithmic bias per bill requirements.95% confidence

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introduced · Vermont · House Jan 30, 2026

H 846: An act relating to artificial intelligence and elections

H.846 requires high-traffic online platforms to block materially deceptive election content and label inauthentic or synthetic AI-generated content during specific periods before and after Vermont elections. It prohibits knowingly distributing deceptive election ads with malice within 120 days of an election. The bill also mandates that political advertisements created or altered using AI include a clear disclosure statement. These provisions directly affect online platforms, political advertisers, and election participants in Vermont.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates labeling of AI-generated political ads and blocks deceptive election content, regulating AI use for consumer protection in elections.90% confidence

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