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If you provide mental health services in Illinois using AI, you must obtain patient consent and disclose AI use or face fines up to $10,000 per violation.
State
Illinois
Bill Number
HB5649
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Amendment
Last Action
Apr 5, 2024
Last Verified
May 1, 2026
Data Updated
May 1, 2026
What do these statuses mean?▼
Introduced— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
HealthcareConsumer ProtectionMental Health ServicesFinance
HB5649 introduces significant regulations for licensed mental health professionals in Illinois regarding the use of artificial intelligence in treatment. It requires professionals to obtain informed consent from patients before utilizing AI tools, ensuring transparency in mental health services. The bill also empowers the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to establish rules governing AI use in this sector.
Key Provisions
Requires informed consent from patients before using AI tools in mental health services.
Mandates disclosure of AI tool usage to patients prior to service provision.
Amends multiple professional practice acts to include AI-related disciplinary grounds.
Empowers the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to adopt rules for AI use.
Establishes penalties for violations, including fines up to $10,000.
Aligns AI regulations with existing professional conduct standards.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors
Name
Role
District
Abdelnasser RashidD
Sponsor
HD-021
Compliance Checklist
Obtain informed consent from patients for AI tool use Who: Licensed mental health professionals Penalty: Fines up to $10,000 per violation
Disclose the use of AI tools to patients before providing services Who: Licensed mental health professionals Penalty: Fines up to $10,000 per violation
Full Legal Analysis
HB5649 amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make it unlawful for licensed mental health professionals to provide services using artificial intelligence without first obtaining informed consent from patients. This requirement aims to enhance transparency and protect patient rights in the evolving landscape of mental health care. The bill also amends several professional practice acts, including those for social work, medical practice, nursing, and occupational therapy, to align disciplinary grounds with the new AI regulations. Non-compliance can result in disciplinary actions, including fines up to $10,000 for each violation. The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is tasked with developing rules to further regulate AI's application in mental health services, ensuring that practitioners adhere to ethical standards and maintain patient trust.
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