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South Carolina · S0788 · 2025 session

Artificial Intelligence and Therapy or Psychotherapy

EngrossedReferred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs · Apr 30, 2026

In plain language

Regulates use of artificial intelligence by licensed professionals providing therapy or psychotherapy services, requiring patient consent when AI is used in recorded sessions. Bars unlicensed AI-based therapy offerings, prohibits AI from making independent therapeutic decisions, and sets confidentiality requirements and penalties.

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Legislative history

9 actions · newest first
  1. Apr 30, 2026HouseReferred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
  2. Apr 30, 2026HouseIntroduced and read first time
  3. Apr 29, 2026SenateRead third time and sent to House
  4. Apr 28, 2026SenateRoll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
  5. Apr 28, 2026SenateRead second time
  6. Apr 28, 2026SenateCommittee Amendment Adopted