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VT H410: An act relating to the use and oversight of artificial intelligence in State government

Effective Jul 1, 2022 Vermont · 2021–2022 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

H410 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Jul 1, 2022
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In one paragraph

Vermont's H.410 (Act 132 of 2022) acts on the state's Artificial Intelligence Task Force recommendations. It creates a Division of Artificial Intelligence within the Agency of Digital Services, led by a Director of AI who serves as the State's expert on AI use and oversight in government, and an Artificial Intelligence Council to advise on a code of ethics and AI policy. New 3 V.S.A. 3305 requires the Agency to review and inventory all automated decision systems developed, employed or procured by State government, including systems using machine learning or other AI to make or support government decisions, with annual updates. Signed May 24, 2022; effective July 1, 2022.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Vendors of AI and automated decision tools to Vermont agencies should expect their systems to be inventoried and reviewed under State AI policy.

Key provisions

  1. Creates the Division of Artificial Intelligence in the Agency of Digital Services, led by a Director of Artificial Intelligence
  2. Creates an Artificial Intelligence Council to advise on AI policy and a code of ethics for State government
  3. 3 V.S.A. 3305: inventory of all automated decision systems developed, employed or procured by State government
  4. Defines algorithm, automated decision system, automated final decision system and automated support decision system
  5. Annual inventory update included in the Agency of Digital Services reporting
  6. Effective July 1, 2022

Latest legislative action

May 24, 2022. Act 132 of 2022; signed by the Governor May 24, 2022; effective July 1, 2022

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-CHI6-4
D Sponsor HD-WIN4-2
I Sponsor HD-WIN
D Sponsor HD-WIN2-3

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in GovernmentAutomated Decision-Making

Affected industries

GovernmentTechnology

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