VT H0783

Requires businesses to clearly disclose when consumers are communicating with a chatbot rather than a human during commercial transactions, if a reasonable person could be misled

Defines "chatbot" as any AI, algorithmic, or automated system generating text, audio, image, or video that simulates interpersonal interactions, including AI agents and avatars

Disclosure must be provided regardless of whether any consumer is actually misled or deceived

Violations constitute an unfair and deceptive act in commerce under Vermont's existing consumer protection statute (9 V.S.A. § 2453)

Takes effect July 1, 2026