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 - Witnesses Who Testified
Regular Session 2025-2026
Committee of Conference
- Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
House Committee on Health Care
- Jeremy Atterman, Senior Director of Partnerships, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Lynn Currier, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter
- Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Kelsey Stavseth, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Human Services
- Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society & Vermont Psychiatric Association
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- Rick Barnett, Vermont Psychological Association
- Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- Rep. Wendy Critchlow, Reporter
- Lynn Currier, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter
- Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
- Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel