HB668
Mental health service providers; use of artificial intelligence system, civil penalty.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N)
Chief Patron:
Michelle Maldonado (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Use of artificial intelligence system by mental health service providers; civil penalty.
Permits the use of an artificial intelligence system by mental health service providers for administrative support and supplementary support, as those terms are defined in the bill, and prohibits the use of an artificial intelligence system to provide therapy or counseling services without a mental health service provider. The bill ... (More) specifies that records kept by mental health service providers must comply with health records privacy requirements; creates an exception for religious counseling, peer support, or self-help materials and educational resources; and establishes a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for violations of the statute. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104644D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
- 01/20/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB668)
- 01/29/2026 - House: Assigned HST sub: Technology and Innovation
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Communications, Technology and Innovation Agenda
- 02/04/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 02/04/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N)
