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.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 29, 2026
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angela Arsenault
DDemocratic
P
Barbara Rachelson
DDemocratic
P
Brian Cina
DDemocratic/Progressive
P
Chloe Tomlinson
DDemocratic/Progressive
P
Elizabeth Burrows
DDemocratic
P
Gina Galfetti
RRepublican
P
Jubilee McGill
DDemocratic
P
Kate Logan
DDemocratic
P
Laura Sibilia
IIndependent
P
Monique Priestley
DDemocratic
P
Phil Pouech
DDemocratic
P
Wendy Critchlow
DDemocratic
P
Woody Page
RRepublican
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