Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 644: An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 644 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services. Primary sponsor: Barbara Rachelson (Democratic), Ela Chapin (Democratic), Leonora Dodge (Democratic), Anne Donahue (Republican), Will Greer (Democratic), Mary Howard (Democratic), Kate McCann (Democratic), Jubilee McGill (Democratic), Herb Olson (Democratic), Phil Pouech (Democratic), Monique Priestley (Democratic), Laura Sibilia (Independent), Chloe Tomlinson (Democratic/Progressive). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Democratic/Progressive 1 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Rachelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-14 |
| Ela Chapin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-5 |
| Leonora Dodge | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-23 |
| Anne Donahue | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Washington-1 |
| Will Greer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Bennington-2 |
| Mary Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Rutland-6 |
| Kate McCann | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-4 |
| Jubilee McGill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-5 |
| Herb Olson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-4 |
| Phil Pouech | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-4 |
| Monique Priestley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Orange-2 |
| Laura Sibilia | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | Windham-2 |
| Chloe Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | House | Chittenden-21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care