New Hampshire SB640 prohibits unlicensed individuals or entities from offering mental health services through artificial intelligence.

New Hampshire SB640 amends the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence for providing mental health services without a valid license. It defines artificial intelligence as computer-based systems designed to perform human cognitive tasks. The bill specifies that licensed mental health professionals can use FDA-authorized and HIPAA compliant AI tools within their scope of practice. It also mandates a civil penalty of $10,000 per violation for those offering unlicensed mental health services through AI.

New Hampshire SB640 prohibits unlicensed individuals or entities from offering mental health services through artificial intelligence.

New Hampshire SB640 amends the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence for providing mental health services without a valid license. It defines artificial intelligence as computer-based systems designed to perform human cognitive tasks. The bill specifies that licensed mental health professionals can use FDA-authorized and HIPAA compliant AI tools within their scope of practice. It also mandates a civil penalty of $10,000 per violation for those offering unlicensed mental health services through AI.