Creates provisions relating to artificial intelligence in mental health
The provided context does not include sufficient detail about SB 1444's specific provisions or mechanisms. The official abstract only states the bill "Creates provisions relating to artificial intelligence in mental health" without describing what those provisions are, who they affect, or how they would function. Without additional information on the bill's concrete policy changes, a factual summary cannot be generated. The prefiling and first reading dates indicate early legislative stage but do not clarify the bill's content.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 16, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2026
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5255S.03I - Introduced
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Senate Committee Substitute - Committee Version
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The bill was renumbered from SB 1444 to SB 1444 (Committee Version) and updated to reflect the 103rd General Assembly session. The most significant change is the expansion of the definition of 'artificial intelligence' to include systems designed to act rationally, such as intelligent software agents and embodied robots. Additionally, the definition of 'mental health professional' was broadened to include professions licensed under chapter 337, not just those defined in section 632.005.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to cover a broader range of artificial intelligence systems, specifically adding 'intelligent software agents' and 'embodied robots' to the prohibited categories.
DEFINITION
Added a new definition for artificial intelligence to include systems designed to act rationally, such as intelligent software agents or embodied robots.
Expanded the definition of 'mental health professional' to include any profession licensed under chapter 337, in addition to the existing definition.
TECHNICAL
Updated the bill header to reflect the new Senate Committee Substitute status and the 103rd General Assembly session.
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Committee
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Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
SCS Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee (5255S.04C)
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee
upper
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
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Party
State
District
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Patty Lewis
DDemocratic
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