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IL HB 5003: AI-Assisted Therapy Research

In Committee Illinois

Last verified Oct 24, 2026 · official bill text

HB 5003 · where it stands

1 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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Enacted
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Effective date
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Dead / vetoed
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In one paragraph

Illinois's HB 5003 (104th General Assembly) would amend the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act so that its prohibitions on unauthorized therapy services do not apply to AI-assisted therapy or psychotherapy provided exclusively within a qualified research program. Academic medical centers would have to register existing qualifying programs within 90 days. Re-referred to Rules Committee on March 27, 2026.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Not law. Academic medical centers and licensed professionals running AI-assisted therapy research would have to meet program, registration and reporting requirements, and face penalties, if enacted.

Key provisions

  1. Would exempt AI-assisted therapy or psychotherapy provided exclusively within a qualified research program from the Act's prohibitions on unauthorized therapy services
  2. Would set requirements for qualified research programs, for licensed professionals participating in them, and for academic medical centers
  3. Academic medical centers would have to register existing qualifying research programs within 90 days after the effective date
  4. Research participants could not be denied access to standard care as a condition of participating
  5. Department of Financial and Professional Regulation would have specified duties and would report to the General Assembly; academic medical centers or licensed professionals that misrepresent a commercial service as qualifying, or otherwise violate the requirements, would face penalties
  6. Provisions would be repealed January 1, 2030; last action 3/27/2026: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Latest legislative action

Mar 27, 2026. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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Topics and industries

Related topics

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Affected industries

Healthcare

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