Establishes limitations on the use of artificial intelligence in delivering mental health care in West Virginia, with exceptions for administrative.

This bill establishes regulations governing the use of artificial intelligence in the administration and delivery of mental health care in West Virginia. It prohibits the use of AI for independent therapeutic decisions, direct therapeutic communication, generating treatment plans without professional review, and detecting emotions for diagnostic purposes. Exceptions are made for administrative support functions. Licensed professionals can use AI for flagging potential self-harm or suicide risks, provided a licensed professional reviews the flags.

Establishes limitations on the use of artificial intelligence in delivering mental health care in West Virginia, with exceptions for administrative.

This bill establishes regulations governing the use of artificial intelligence in the administration and delivery of mental health care in West Virginia. It prohibits the use of AI for independent therapeutic decisions, direct therapeutic communication, generating treatment plans without professional review, and detecting emotions for diagnostic purposes. Exceptions are made for administrative support functions. Licensed professionals can use AI for flagging potential self-harm or suicide risks, provided a licensed professional reviews the flags.