As substituted 1/29/2026: - Permits mental health service providers to use artificial intelligence for administrative and supplementary support tasks, and requires patient consent for its use if a session is recorded or transcribed. - Prohibits an artificial intelligence system from making independent therapeutic decisions, directly communicating with clients for therapy without provider oversight, or making therapeutic recommendations. - Restricts the provision of therapy or counseling services, including those using AI, to licensed mental health service providers.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 2, 2026 | H | Continued to 2027 in H-Communications, Technology and Innovation committee (Voice Vote) |
Feb 11, 2026 | S | Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB269) |
Feb 6, 2026 | H | Referred to Committee on H-Communications, Technology and Innovation |
Feb 6, 2026 | H | Read first time |
Feb 6, 2026 | H | Placed on Calendar |
Feb 3, 2026 | S | Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39‑Y 0‑N 0‑A) |
Feb 2, 2026 | S | Engrossed by Senate ‑ S-General Laws and Technology committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote) |
Feb 2, 2026 | S | S-General Laws and Technology committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote) |
| Last Action | Mar 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 3, 2026 |