As introduced: - Requires informed consent from a patient for therapy or psychotherapy for a client's therapeutic session to be recorded or transcribed using artificial intelligence. - Prohibits using artificial intelligence to make independent therapeutic decisions; directly interact with clients in any form of therapeutic communication; generate therapeutic recommendations or treatment plans without review and approval by the licensed professional; or detect emotions or mental states. - Requires artificial intelligence or an algorithm used in utilization review to make determinations based on an insured's medical or clinical history and circumstances, and not solely on group datasets. - Prohibits using AI to supplant health care provider decision-making. Prohibits discrimination in violation of law. Requires the AI tool to be open to audit. Prohibits using AI to deny, delay, or modify health care services based on medical necessity.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 19, 2026 | S | Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026 |
Oct 16, 2025 | S | Reported from the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity |
Oct 16, 2025 | S | New draft of S46 |
Oct 16, 2025 | S | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| Last Action | Mar 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |