H8242

Establishes an oversight process which would safeguard individuals seeking therapy or psychotherapy services by ensuring that the services are delivered by qualified, licensed, or certified professionals.

Introduced·3/6/26
Introduced Text

Establishes an oversight process to ensure therapy services are delivered by qualified professionals and restricts AI use in therapy.

This bill establishes an oversight process to safeguard individuals seeking therapy or psychotherapy services by ensuring these services are delivered by qualified, licensed, or certified professionals. It aims to protect consumers from unlicensed or unqualified providers, including unregulated artificial intelligence systems, while respecting individual choice and access to community-based and faith-based mental health support.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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9
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 2

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

Mar 6

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations