HB1806 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

THERAPY RESOURCES OVERSIGHT
Last Action
8/01/2025 - House: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0054
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act. Defines terms. Provides that an individual, corporation, or entity may not provide, advertise, or otherwise offer therapy or psychotherapy services to the public in the State unless the therapy or psychotherapy services are conducted by an individual who is a licensed professional. Provides that a licensed professional may use an artificial intelligence system only to the extent the use of the artificial intelligence system meets the definition of permitted use of artificial intelligence systems. Provides that a licensed professional may not use an artificial intelligence system in therapy or psychotherapy services to make independent therapeutic decisions, directly interact with clients in any form of therapeutic communication, or generate therapeutic recommendations or treatment plans without the review and approval by a licensed professional. Provides that any individual, corporation, or entity found in violation of the Act shall pay a civil penalty to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in an amount not to exceed $10,000 per violation, as determined by the Department, with penalties assessed based on the degree of harm and the circumstances of the violation. Provides that the civil penalty shall be assessed by the Department after a hearing is held in accordance with the Department of Professional Regulation Law. Requires that an individual, corporation, or entity found in violation of the Act shall pay the civil penalty within 60 days after the date of an order by the Department imposing the civil penalty. Provides that the Department shall have authority to investigate any actual, alleged, or suspected violations of the Act. Effective immediately.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Defines "artificial intelligence" and "consent". Removes a licensed behavioral analyst from the individuals that are included in the meaning of "licensed professional". Adds provisions concerning the permitted use of artificial intelligence under the Act. Provides that a licensed professional may not allow an artificial intelligence system to detect emotions or mental states. Provides that all records kept by a licensed professional and all communications between an individual seeking therapy or psychotherapy services and a licensed professional shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except as required under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act. Makes conforming and other changes. Effective immediately.

House Committee Amendment No. 2
In provisions concerning definitions, removes the definition for "administrative or supplementary support". Adds definitions for "administrative support" and "supplementary support". Removes licensed physicians from the definition of "licensed professional". Provides that no licensed professional shall be permitted to use artificial intelligence to assist in providing supplementary support (rather than administrative or supplementary support) in therapy or psychotherapy where the client's therapeutic session is recorded or transcribed. Makes a conforming change.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Makes changes to the definition of "artificial intelligence". Provides that a licensed professional may use artificial intelligence (rather than artificial intelligence systems) only to the extent the use meets the requirements of the Act. Provides that a licensed professional may not allow artificial intelligence (rather than an artificial intelligence system) to perform certain actions.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/27/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan
1/28/2025HouseFirst Reading
1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/19/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
2/25/2025HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
2/26/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
2/27/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
2/28/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan
2/28/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/04/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
3/04/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
3/07/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan
3/07/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
3/11/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
3/12/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote
3/12/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote
3/12/2025HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
3/12/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
3/18/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/18/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
3/19/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
3/20/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
4/07/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-000-000
4/08/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/08/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/08/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
4/08/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
4/08/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/08/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/10/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
4/16/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
4/23/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
4/25/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
4/28/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
5/01/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
5/01/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
5/01/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
5/06/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
5/08/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
5/09/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
5/15/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
5/15/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Executive; 013-000-000
5/15/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
5/15/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/15/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
5/22/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
5/23/2025HouseArrived in House
5/23/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
5/23/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Bob Morgan
5/23/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/27/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
5/28/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health Care Licenses Committee
5/29/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 013-000-000
5/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 112-000-001
5/30/2025HouseHouse Concurs
5/30/2025HousePassed Both Houses
6/09/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
6/24/2025HouseSent to the Governor
8/01/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/01/2025HouseEffective Date August 1, 2025
8/01/2025HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0054