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H.816 — VT, US
H.816 is an AI governance legislation from VT, currently introduced. The Vermont House introduced H.816, signaling intent to regulate AI in mental health services [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-01-29.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Vermont General Assembly
- Chamber
- House
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — pending legislative approval and enactment.
Intelligence briefs (1)
legislation 1/29/2026
Vermont Bill H.816 Targets AI Use in Mental Health Services
The Vermont House introduced H.816, signaling intent to regulate AI in mental health services [1].
This development highlights a growing trend of state-level legislative focus on AI governance within specialized healthcare domains.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — pending legislative approval and enactment.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is H.816?
- The Vermont General Assembly's House has introduced H.816 for the 2026 session, proposing regulation for artificial intelligence in mental healthcare. This bill seeks to govern the deployment of AI systems within mental health service provision [1]. Its introduction signals an emergent focus on AI governance within sensitive healthcare contexts at the state level. Primary source →
- Why does H.816 matter?
- This development highlights a growing trend of state-level legislative focus on AI governance within specialized healthcare domains. Primary source →
- Who does H.816 affect?
- Organizations developing, deploying, or utilizing AI systems within the provision of mental health services in Vermont are directly within scope. This includes healthcare providers, technology vendors, and research institutions operating within the state's jurisdiction. The bill's focus on mental health services narrows the scope to a specific but highly sensitive application of AI, impacting both clinical and administrative AI tools in this sector. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for H.816?
- No fixed deadline — pending legislative approval and enactment. Primary source →
- What is the current status of H.816?
- As of the last published update, H.816 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for H.816?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H-816. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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