Vermont H0644 aims to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in mental health services to protect patients.

Vermont H0644 seeks to safeguard individuals seeking mental health services by prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence in therapeutic decision-making and direct therapeutic communications. It mandates that mental health professionals obtain written consent from patients or their guardians before using AI for transcription or recording. The bill also restricts AI use to administrative support tasks, ensuring professionals review and take responsibility for AI outputs. Violations are subject to civil penalties under the Consumer Protection Act.

Vermont H0644 aims to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in mental health services to protect patients.

Vermont H0644 seeks to safeguard individuals seeking mental health services by prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence in therapeutic decision-making and direct therapeutic communications. It mandates that mental health professionals obtain written consent from patients or their guardians before using AI for transcription or recording. The bill also restricts AI use to administrative support tasks, ensuring professionals review and take responsibility for AI outputs. Violations are subject to civil penalties under the Consumer Protection Act.