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Vermont H.340 — Automated Decision Systems

H.340

VERIFIEDLast verified 2026-09-082 primary sourcesNext review 2027-03-07

SUMMARY

H.340 proposes a broad framework for developers and deployers of automated decision systems used for consequential decisions, including employment decisions. The official status page lists the bill in the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development and shows no enacted act.

WHY IT MATTERS

The proposal combines impact assessment, audit, disclosure, notice, and governance concepts, but none should be treated as current Vermont legal requirements while the bill remains pending.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • No operative requirements: H.340 remains pending and has not been enacted.

COVERAGE

Employers: The proposal would apply to developers and deployers within its definitions and exemptions.

Workers: Individuals affected by covered consequential employment decisions under the proposal.

CHANGE HISTORY

  1. verification update

    Record re-verified

    Official source links, status, and key dates were checked for this maintenance release.

  2. introduced

    H.340 introduced and referred

    The bill was read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.

TOPICS

Automated Employment DecisionsAI HiringBias / DiscriminationNotice & ConsentHuman Oversight

PRIMARY SOURCES