As substituted on 2/23/2026: - Requires a licensed professional to obtain a patient's specific, informed, and written consent before using AI in a manner that involves recording or transcribing a therapeutic session. - Prohibits offering therapy or psychotherapy services, including through artificial intelligence, unless performed by a licensed professional. - Prohibits artificial intelligence from being used to make independent therapeutic decisions. - Establishes a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation. - The 2/18/2026 substitution specifies that "therapy or psychotherapy services" are services provided by a licensed professional and do not include self-help materials and educational resources. - The 2/23/2026 substitution deletes prohibition on an AI system to directly interact with clients in thereapuetic communication or detect emotions or mental states. Grants authority to issue civil penalties to a relevant board.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Feb 24, 2026 | — | received in Senate |
Feb 24, 2026 | — | to Committee on Committees (S) |
Feb 23, 2026 | — | 3rd reading, passed 88-7 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendments (2) and (1) |
Feb 20, 2026 | — | floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to the Committee Substitute |
Feb 19, 2026 | — | 2nd reading, to Rules |
Feb 19, 2026 | — | posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 20 2026 |
Feb 18, 2026 | — | reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) |
Feb 18, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations |
| Last Action | Feb 24, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Feb 25, 2026 |