All Roll Calls
Yes: 239 • No: 6
ColoradoHB26-11952026 Regular SessionHouse
Psychotherapy Artificial Intelligence Restrictions
Sponsored By: Gretchen Rydin (Democratic), Javier Mabrey (Democratic), Judy Amabile (Democratic), Kyle Mullica (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Therapy clients control AI session recordings
Beginning August 12, 2026, Colorado therapy providers can use AI for non-therapeutic support, such as scheduling, billing, and therapy notes. Providers must review AI outputs, remain responsible for care, and follow applicable privacy and security laws, including HIPAA. Clients or their legal representatives must receive advance written notice explaining the AI use and its specific purpose. Before AI records or transcribes sessions, they must give explicit, specific written consent; electronic consent counts, but generic terms do not. Consent starts with the first use on or after August 12, 2026, and covers later sessions. New consent is required when the purpose or manner of use materially changes. Clients can refuse or withdraw consent without being denied psychotherapy services.
Human-led therapy with limits on AI
Beginning August 12, 2026, psychotherapy offered or advertised to Colorado's public must be conducted by a legally permitted human provider. This includes services offered through AI. AI cannot independently provide or guide therapy, counseling, diagnosis, clinical intervention, or treatment planning. Therapy conversations involving AI require the provider, AI, and client to interact together in real time. Providers must review and approve AI therapy recommendations and treatment plans; violations can lead to professional discipline. Accredited or approved training programs can use AI for education, administration, simulation, or training—not deployment or marketing to clients or the public. A qualified provider must review or control simulated clinical decision-making content. Research is allowed under an institutional review board registered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Research AI cannot be offered to consumers or provide psychotherapy outside the research setting. Wellness tools are exempt only if they neither diagnose nor treat mental disorders and clearly state they do not replace clinical care.
Consumers get protections against AI therapy claims
Beginning August 12, 2026, AI ads, screens, and outputs cannot imply that a qualified psychotherapy provider supplies or endorses AI output. They also cannot suggest that AI output equals care from such a provider. The law bars claims that AI provides psychotherapy or that users' information is confidential. These rules protect consumers from misleading claims about AI mental health services and privacy.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Gretchen Rydin
Democratic • House
Javier Mabrey
Democratic • House
Judy Amabile
Democratic • Senate
Kyle Mullica
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Andrew Boesenecker
Democratic • House
Ava Flanell
Republican • House
Amy Paschal
Democratic • House
Brandi Bradley
Republican • House
Brianna Titone
Democratic • House
Chad Clifford
Democratic • House
Eliza Hamrick
Democratic • House
Emily Sirota
Democratic • House
Elizabeth Velasco
Democratic • House
Jennifer Bacon
Democratic • House
Jamie Jackson
Democratic • House
Junie Joseph
Democratic • House
Julie McCluskie
Democratic • House
Kyle Brown
Democratic • House
Karen McCormick
Democratic • House
Kenny Nguyen
Democratic • House
Katie Stewart
Democratic • House
Lisa Feret
Democratic • House
Lorena Garcia
Democratic • House
Lesley Smith
Democratic • House
Monica Duran
Democratic • House
Mandy Lindsay
Democratic • House
Meghan Lukens
Democratic • House
Regina English
Democratic • House
Rebekah Stewart
Democratic • House
Sean Camacho
Democratic • House
Sheila Lieder
Democratic • House
Tisha Mauro
Democratic • House
Tammy Story
Democratic • House
Yara Zokaie
Democratic • House
Sen. A. Benavidez
Affiliation unavailable
Cathy Kipp
Democratic • Senate
Chris Kolker
Democratic • Senate
Iman Jodeh
Democratic • Senate
James Coleman
Democratic • Senate
Julie Gonzales
Democratic • Senate
Janice Marchman
Democratic • Senate
Katie Wallace
Democratic • Senate
Lisa Cutter
Democratic • Senate
Nick Hinrichsen
Democratic • Senate
Robert Rodriguez
Democratic • Senate
Tony Exum
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/12/2026
Senate amendments: Concur
Yes: 62 • No: 2
House vote • 5/12/2026
Senate amendments: Repass
Yes: 64 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/11/2026
Third reading: Bill
Yes: 33 • No: 2
Senate vote • 5/6/2026
Refer House Bill 26-1195, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Yes: 5 • No: 2
House vote • 4/16/2026
Third reading: Bill
Yes: 62 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
Refer House Bill 26-1195, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Yes: 13 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
6/3/2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
6/2/2026HouseSigned by the President of the Senate
6/2/2026SenateSent to the Governor
6/2/2026HouseHouse Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
5/12/2026HouseSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
5/11/2026SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
5/8/2026SenateSenate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
5/6/2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
4/29/2026SenateHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
4/16/2026HouseHouse Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
4/14/2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
4/13/2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
3/25/2026HouseHouse Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
3/9/2026HouseHouse Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
3/4/2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
2/11/2026House
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