H0816

An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

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Vermont H0816 regulates the use of artificial intelligence in mental health services, prohibiting its use for therapeutic decisions and requiring.

Vermont H0816 establishes regulations on the use of artificial intelligence in mental health services. It defines "artificial intelligence" and "generative artificial intelligence," and outlines permissible and prohibited uses. Mental health professionals can use AI for administrative support, supplementary support, and operational or quality-improvement functions, provided they retain clinical responsibility. Prohibited uses include making therapeutic decisions, direct client interaction, generating treatment plans, or detecting emotions or mental states.

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Calendar

May 15

10:55 AM

House Committee on Health Care Hearing

May 14

10:00 AM

House Committee on Health Care Hearing

History

May 29

House

Delivered to the Governor on June 11, 2026

May 29

House

Signed by Governor on June 17, 2026

May 28

Senate

House message: House adopted Conference Committee report