HB4770

Establishing limitations on the use of artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence technology to deliver mental health care, with exceptions for administrative support functions

Introduced·1/23/26

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 24

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on Finance Meeting

Feb 24

5:00 PM

Standing Committee on Finance Meeting

History

Feb 3

House

By substitute, do pass, but first to Finance

Feb 3

House

To House Finance

Jan 28

House

Markup Discussion