The bill establishes the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act, regulating AI use in therapy services in Illinois.
If you provide therapy services in Illinois, you must ensure AI is used only under licensed professional supervision or face penalties.
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What This Means
This bill introduces regulations for the use of artificial intelligence in therapy services in Illinois. It mandates that only licensed professionals can use AI in therapeutic contexts, ensuring that AI does not make independent decisions or interact directly with clients. Violations can result in significant penalties, emphasizing the importance of compliance for therapy providers.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits unlicensed individuals from offering therapy services.
- Limits AI use in therapy to licensed professionals only.
- AI cannot make independent therapeutic decisions or interact with clients.
- Civil penalties for violations up to $10,000 per incident.
- Department of Financial and Professional Regulation oversees compliance.
- Effective immediately upon passage.
Latest Legislative Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0054
Compliance Checklist
Who: Therapy providers and organizations.
Penalty: Up to $10,000 per violation.
Who: Licensed professionals using AI.
Penalty: Up to $10,000 per violation.
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