AI-ASSISTED THERAPY RESEARCH
Sponsored By: Bob Morgan (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Amends the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act. Defines "qualified research program". Provides that the prohibitions on unauthorized therapy services under the Act shall not apply to artificial intelligence-assisted therapy or psychotherapy services provided exclusively within a qualified research program. Sets forth requirements for qualified research programs. Requires a licensed professional participating in a qualified research program to perform certain actions. Provides that academic medical centers shall register existing research programs that meet the criteria for qualified research programs within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the exemption shall apply only to services provided within the context of an approved research protocol and shall not extend to certain services. Sets forth requirements for academic medical centers conducting qualified research programs. Provides that research participants shall not be denied access to standard care as a condition of participating in research involving artificial intelligence-assisted therapy. Sets forth requirements for the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides penalties for any academic medical center or licensed professional found to have misrepresented a commercial service as qualifying for the research exemption, or to have otherwise violated the requirements of the amendatory Act. Requires the Department to submit a report to the General Assembly evaluating aspects of the qualified research programs. Repeals the provisions on January 1, 2030. Makes other changes.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bob Morgan
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
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Actions Timeline
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2026HouseTo Healthcare AI Subcommittee
3/16/2026HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
3/4/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan
2/4/2026House
Bill Text
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