Bill H.792 aims to establish liability standards for developers and deployers of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in Vermont by introducing a new chapter, Chapter 118, to Title 9 of the Vermont Statutes. This chapter outlines the responsibilities of developers and deployers to ensure the safety of AI systems, defining key terms such as "artificial intelligence system," "developer," and "deployer." It stipulates that developers are only liable for harm caused by their products if they fail to exercise reasonable care in design, warnings, or warranties. Additionally, deployers can be held liable as developers if they make substantial changes to the product or misuse it against the developer's express warranty. The bill also establishes a rebuttable presumption of non-defectiveness for both parties if they follow industry best practices in risk management and product testing.

Moreover, the bill introduces enforcement provisions for violations of the outlined regulations, categorizing such violations as unfair and deceptive acts in commerce, which contravene section 2453 of the title. It empowers the Attorney General to create rules, conduct civil investigations, initiate civil actions, and enter into assurances of discontinuance, similar to the authority granted under chapter 63 of the title. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, marking the implementation of these new enforcement measures.