H.816 (Act 156)

An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Sponsors: Rep. Daisy Berbeco, , Rep. Angela Arsenault, Rep. Monique Priestley,

Last Recorded Action: 5/29/2026 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 17, 2026

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Friday, February 20, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care,

1:45 PM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care,

11:00 AM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Kelsey Stavseth, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Human Services
Jeremy Atterman, Senior Director of Partnerships, National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Friday, February 27, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care,

11:40 AM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society & Vermont Psychiatric Association

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care,

1:05 PM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Markup

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lynn Currier, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care,

3:15 PM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,

9:45 AM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Introduction and Walk-Through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Wendy Critchlow, Reporter

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,

10:00 AM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Rick Barnett, Vermont Psychological Association
Lynn Currier, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,

11:00 AM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Mark-Up and Possible Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 24, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,

9:45 AM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Mark-Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare,

9:30 AM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Vote

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care,

10:05 AM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Review Senate Proposal of Amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 15, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care,

10:55 AM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Straw Poll on Senate Proposal of Amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Committee(s):

Committee of Conference,

8:30 AM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:55 PM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel