Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of therapy or psychotherapy services
Summary
Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of therapy or psychotherapy services by prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence to assist in providing supplementary support where the session is recorded or transcribed unless the patient is informed of the specific purpose of such use and consents of such use; establishes penalties for violations of such provisions; excludes religious counseling, peer-support, and self-help materials and educational resources from such provisions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 20, 2025
Last action Jun 5, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jun 5, 2026
Committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
Aug 20, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kristen Gonzalez
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Julia Salazar
DDemocratic/Working Families
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