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Senator Hashim proposes amendment to require human review of AI output used in mental-health services

Senate Health and Welfare Committee · May 6, 2026
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Summary

An amendment would require a mental-health professional to review and approve any AI-generated output before it is transmitted to patients or users; sponsors and members discussed enforcement and consumer-protection implications.

Senator Hashim offered an amendment to the bill addressing use of artificial intelligence in mental-health services. The amendment would require that any AI-generated output used for mental-health services in Vermont be reviewed and approved by a mental-health professional before being shared with a patient, client or AI user.

Under the amendment…

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