Right to Override Act

The Right to Override Act (S 2997) requires healthcare facilities and health plans to establish policies allowing healthcare professionals to override AI-driven clinical decision support systems (AI/CDSS) when they believe it's appropriate for patient care or to comply with law. The bill prohibits employers from taking adverse employment actions against healthcare professionals who override AI/CDSS outputs in good faith, and it provides whistleblower protections for those reporting violations of the law. Covered entities must provide training on AI/CDSS usage, establish committees with healthcare professional representation to oversee implementation, and maintain policies that prevent the sharing of override data that could identify specific professionals. Enforcement will be handled by the Department of Health and Human Services for policy violations and the Department of Labor for employment-related violations, with civil penalties up to $769,870 for repeat violations. This bill directly affects healthcare professionals, healthcare facilities, health plans, and other covered entities that use AI/CDSS in clinical settings.