AB 1979

As amended on 3/19/2026: - Makes a business that offers an artificial intelligence health model a provider of health care subject to the requirements of the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act. - Prohibits a health facility, clinic, physician’s office, or office or a group practice from using or deploying artificial intelligence for any activity requiring the use of professional judgment by a licensed health care professional. - Prohibits the use of artificial intelligence to direct, guide, supervise, or instruct unlicensed personnel in performing any function that requires a professional license. - Allows the use of artificial intelligence for documentation and communication that does not involve the application of professional judgment, including automated messages to inform patients of updates to their health records. - The original bill made nonsubstantive changes, but the bill was amended on 3/16/2026 to include substantive provisions. - The 3/19/2026 amendment clarifies that “manage the individual’s information” includes the ability to query their medical history, summarize doctor’s notes, or organize lab results.