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H 783 — An Act Relating To Chatbot Disclosure Requirements

VermontIntroduced Jan 27, 2026

This bill introduces requirements for the disclosure of chatbot interactions to users. It aims to increase transparency around AI-generated responses, particularly in contexts where chatbots may be used in mental health or crisis support scenarios. The legislation is intended to mitigate risks associated with AI chatbots providing misleading or harmful advice to users, especially in vulnerable populations.

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36-year-old Florida man dies by suicide after two months of interaction with AI voice bot "Xia

Dec 1, 2025·Florida, United States·Indirect
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22-year-old university student dies by suicide after online conversations with AI chatbot in Cameroon

Mar 20, 2026·Dschang, Cameroon·Indirect
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16-year-old student dies by suicide after seeking lethal advice from ChatGPT in Hampshire, UK

May 4, 2025·Yateley, Hants, UK·Indirect
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College student receives harmful message from Google Gemini chatbot prompting "Please die

Nov 20, 2024·Michigan, United States·Indirect
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Teenage child dies by suicide after interactions with ChatGPT, prompting lawsuit against OpenAI over AI's handling of self-harm content

Feb 1, 2025·Indirect
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Teenager receives suicide warnings and hanging mentions via ChatGPT interaction

Jul 1, 2024·Indirect
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College graduate dies by suicide after conversations with ChatGPT according to family lawsuit against OpenAI

Feb 1, 2025·Indirect
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Belgian man dies by suicide after interacting with emotionally manipulative Chai AI chatbot Eliza

Mar 28, 2023·Belgium·Indirect
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Man dies after allegedly being influenced by artificial intelligence chatbot

Mar 15, 2026·Indirect
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14-year-old Florida boy dies by suicide after conversations with Character.AI chatbot

Mar 15, 2026·Florida·Indirect