As amended on 3/18/2026: - Prohibits a person or entity from offering, providing, or advertising mental health services that represent artificial intelligence as providing therapeutic judgment, diagnosis, treatment, or therapeutic communication. - Allows the use of AI for administrative, documentation, operational, or quality-improvement purposes, provided the professional retains sole responsibility for therapeutic decisions. - Requires patient consent before using artificial intelligence to record or transcribe identifiable therapeutic communications. - Defines the misuse of artificial intelligence by a mental health professional as unprofessional conduct.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
May 8, 2026 | S | New Business/Third Reading |
May 7, 2026 | S | 3rd reading ordered |
May 7, 2026 | S | Proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare agreed to |
May 7, 2026 | S | Read 2nd time, reported favorably with proposal of amendment by Senator Benson for Committee on Health and Welfare |
May 7, 2026 | S | Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare |
May 7, 2026 | S | Unfinished Business/Second Reading |
May 6, 2026 | S | Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare |
May 6, 2026 | S | Unfinished Business/Second Reading |
| Last Action | May 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | May 8, 2026 |