VermontVermont recognizes neurotechnology rights and orders an AI study
Vermont recognizes protections for people affected by neurotechnology and directs a state advisory council to study artificial intelligence and report recommendations to lawmakers.
What it does
Vermont recognizes rights to keep mental and brain data private, think freely, and avoid discrimination in how neurotechnology is developed or used. It also recognizes protection from unauthorized access to or changes in brain activity and mental functions tied to personality.
The council must review professional guidance, study AI use in public participation and finance, and create ways for the public to learn about and help shape AI policy. It must report recommendations to lawmakers by January 15, 2027.
Argument forRecognizing protections for brain data and freedom of thought could help people raise concerns about how neurotechnology affects them.
Argument againstRecommendations about professional AI use or insurance reviews may lead lawmakers to consider rules that could add requirements for health professionals or insurers.
More detail
Vermont recognizes individual rights involving brain data, thought, and neurotechnology. The rights apply to each individual. The act took effect upon passage.
The Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council must study artificial intelligence uses and report recommendations to lawmakers. The council’s work covers health care, human services, education, public participation, and public finance. The council works with the Director of the Division of Artificial Intelligence and consults interested groups. The report must recommend any further legal changes and address neurological protections, generative AI use by regulated professions, and AI in health insurance reviews. The written report is due on or before January 15, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 19House message: Governor approved bill on May 18, 2026Latest
- May 18Signed by Governor Phil Scott on May 18, 2026Became Law
- May 12Delivered to Governor on May 12, 2026To Governor
- May 7Senate Message: Passed in concurrenceMajor
- May 6Read 3rd time & passed in concurrencePassed 2nd Chamber
- May 6New Business/Third ReadingMinor
- May 53rd reading ordered
- May 5Reported favorably by Senator Lyons for Committee on AppropriationsMinor
- May 5Reported favorably by Senator Gulick for Committee on Health and WelfareMinor
- May 5Read 2nd timeMinor
- May 5Favorable report by Committee on AppropriationsMinor
- May 5Favorable report by Committee on Health and WelfareMinor
- May 5New Business/Second ReadingMinor
- May 1Favorable report by Committee on AppropriationsMinor
- May 1Favorable report by Committee on Health and WelfareMinor
- May 1Second ReadingMinor
- May 1Entered on Notice Calendar
- Apr 24Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Senate Rule 31
- Apr 24Favorable report by Committee on Health and WelfareMinor
- Apr 24Second ReadingMinor
- Apr 24Entered on Notice Calendar
- Mar 20Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and WelfareMinor
- Mar 18Read third time and passedPassed 1st Chamber
- Mar 18Rep. Cina of Burlington moved to amend the bill, which was agreed to
- Mar 18Action Calendar: Third ReadingMinor
- Mar 17Third Reading orderedMinor
- Mar 17Report of Committee on Health Care agreed to
- Mar 17Rep. Feltus of Lyndon recommended for the Committee on Appropriations
- Mar 17Rep. Cina of Burlington reported for the Committee on Health Care
- Mar 17Read second timeMinor
- Mar 17Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
- Mar 13Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
- Mar 11Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)
- Mar 11Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
- Jan 29Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health CareIntroduced
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