S08484New York2025 sessionIntroduced
Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of therapy or psychotherapy services by prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence to assist in providing supplementary support where the session is recorded or transcribed unless the patient is informed of the specific purpose of such use and consents of such use; establishes penalties for violations of such provisions; excludes religious counseling, peer-support, and self-help materials and educational resources from such provisions.
Plain-language summary
Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in therapy or psychotherapy services, prohibiting AI-assisted supplementary support in recorded or transcribed sessions unless the patient is informed of its specific purpose and consents. Establishes penalties for violations while excluding religious counseling, peer support, and self-help materials.
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History
Aug 20, 2025
SREFERRED TO RULES
Jan 7, 2026
SREFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
May 5, 2026
S1ST REPORT CAL.922
May 6, 2026
S2ND REPORT CAL.
May 7, 2026
SADVANCED TO THIRD READING
Jun 5, 2026
SCOMMITTED TO RULES
Progress
IntroducedAug 20, 2025
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
KG
Sen. Kristen Gonzalez (D)Prime sponsor
JS
Sen. Julia Salazar (D)
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