S.0788

Artificial Intelligence and Therapy or Psychotherapy

Chamber Passed·4/29/26

South Carolina bill S0788 regulates the use of artificial intelligence in therapy and psychotherapy services.

South Carolina bill S0788 establishes rules for using artificial intelligence in therapy and psychotherapy. It mandates that licensed professionals inform clients if they plan to use AI for supplementary support and obtain written consent. AI cannot make independent therapeutic decisions, engage in therapeutic communication, generate treatment plans without professional review, or detect emotions or mental states. The bill prohibits individuals, corporations, or entities from offering therapy or psychotherapy services through AI unless conducted by a licensed professional.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 44–0 · Apr 29
Current
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: 2nd Reading

44 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26

9:00 AM

Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee

Mar 18

10:00 AM

Senate L.C.I. Regulatory and Local Government Subcommittee

History

Apr 30

House

Introduced and read first time

Apr 30

House

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

Apr 29

Senate

Read third time and sent to House