United States · Vermont
Vermont AI laws: what's in force, and what's coming
Vermont has overseen AI in state government since 2022 through a Division of Artificial Intelligence, an automated decision system inventory and an AI Advisory Council, now extended to 2030. In 2026 it enacted an election synthetic-media disclosure law, a ban on AI-only mental health services offered to the public, and a neurological-rights act, while a broad bill on inherently dangerous AI systems (H.341) did not pass.
01 / State law
Vermont's AI laws
| Law | Citation | Status | Effective | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthetic media in elections | S.23, Act 75 (2026); 17 V.S.A. 2031-2033 | In force | 5 Mar 2026 | Requires a disclosure on deceptive and fraudulent synthetic media of candidates published within 90 days before an election; fines up to $1,000 for knowing violations and injunctive relief for candidates. |
| AI in mental health services | H.816, Act 156 (2026); 18 V.S.A. 7115 | In force | 17 Jun 2026 | Bars corporations and entities from offering mental health services, including through AI, unless delivered by a mental health professional or an approved study; clinicians may use HIPAA-compliant AI tools they review; Consumer Protection Act enforcement. |
| Neurological rights and AI in health and human services | H.814, Act 101 (2026) | In force | 18 May 2026 | Recognizes neurological rights, states legislative intent on AI, extends the AI Advisory Council to June 30, 2030, and orders a report on AI in health care and human services by January 15, 2027. |
| AI in state government | H.410, Act 132 (2022); 3 V.S.A. 5021-5023 and 3305 | In force | Creates the Division of Artificial Intelligence and AI Advisory Council and requires an inventory and review of automated decision systems used by state agencies. |
02 / Bills
Bills that failed, stalled or were vetoed
| Bill | Citation | Status | Date | What it would have covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inherently dangerous AI systems | H.341 (2025-2026) | Failed | Would have set safety duties for developers and deployers of inherently dangerous AI systems; referred to House Commerce in February 2025 with no further action. |
03 / Government use
Rules for the state's own AI use
Act 132 (2022): Division of Artificial Intelligence, AI Advisory Council and automated decision system inventory
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