In one paragraph
Vermont's H.821 (2026) would have required anyone using generative AI to interact with consumers to clearly disclose, when asked, that the consumer is dealing with AI, and would have required licensed professionals to disclose high-risk generative AI interactions. Violations would have been unfair and deceptive acts enforced by the Attorney General, and a person could not blame generative AI as a defense. It would also have added members to the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council and required a report by January 15, 2027. Referred to committee January 29, 2026; died.
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What it means for business
None: the bill died and never became law. It would have required AI disclosures to Vermont consumers and extra disclosures from licensed professionals.
Key provisions
- Anyone using generative AI to interact with a consumer must clearly and conspicuously disclose it is AI, not a human, if the consumer asks (9 V.S.A. 4193b(a))
- Providers in regulated occupations must prominently disclose generative AI use that is a high-risk interaction (collecting sensitive data or giving personalized financial, legal, medical or mental health advice)
- Safe harbor if the AI states at the start and throughout that it is AI
- Violation is an unfair and deceptive act under 9 V.S.A. 2453; Attorney General may adopt rules and bring civil actions; saying generative AI made the statement or act is not a defense (new 2466e)
- Adds members to the AI Advisory Council (including the State Treasurer and Secretary of Human Services) and moves its repeal date from June 30, 2027 to June 30, 2030; Council report due on or before January 15, 2027
- Would have taken effect July 1, 2026; referred to Commerce and Economic Development January 29, 2026 and died
Latest legislative action
Jan 29, 2026. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development; died when the Vermont General Assembly's 2025-2026 biennium ended May 29, 2026
Sponsors (showing 5 of 34)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jarrod Sammis | Primary |
| Robert Hooper | Primary |
| Angela Arsenault D | Cosponsor |
| Annmarie Christensen | Cosponsor |
| Avram Patt | Cosponsor |
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