The bill H.752, introduced by Representatives Priestley and Sibilia, aims to enhance the oversight of automated decision systems used by the State of Vermont's government. It mandates the Agency of Digital Services to conduct an annual inventory of these systems, ensuring they are assessed for cybersecurity vulnerabilities and risks to personal data. The bill includes new requirements for the inventory, such as detailing any instances where the Agency requested the termination of a hazardous automated decision system, and it expands the criteria for evaluating these systems to include potential misuse, public health and safety risks, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Additionally, the bill grants the Agency the authority to request the termination of any automated decision system that is found to produce biased results, pose unreasonable safety risks, lack safeguards against misuse, or fail to protect Vermonters' personal data. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2026. Overall, H.752 seeks to ensure that automated decision systems are used responsibly and transparently within state government, prioritizing the safety and privacy of Vermont residents.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3-3303, 3-3305