AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT
Signed by Governor
Summary
The bill creates rules for licensed mental‑health providers who use artificial intelligence, allowing AI only for administrative or supplementary tasks and banning AI that makes independent clinical decisions. It requires written patient (or guardian) consent before AI that simulates emotional attachment or acts as a companion can be used in therapy. The law also sets confidentiality protections, penalties for violations, and gives the health department authority to issue regulations.
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