VT H0804

Requires operators of companion chatbot platforms to notify Vermont users when they are interacting with AI rather than a human, with notifications in readable text and the same language as the interface

Mandates operators implement and publish protocols to prevent chatbots from producing suicidal ideation or self-harm content, and to refer users expressing such thoughts to crisis service providers

Imposes additional protections for users 17 and younger, including immediate AI disclosure, reminders every 30 minutes to take breaks, and protocols blocking sexually explicit visual content or solicitation

Requires annual reporting to the Attorney General on the number of crisis referral notifications issued and the protocols in place for detecting and responding to self-harm expressions

Violations constitute unfair and deceptive trade practices enforceable by the Attorney General, with an effective date of July 1, 2026