This bill mandates informed consent for the use of AI tools in mental health services by licensed professionals in Illinois, amending relevant professional practice acts.
If you provide mental health services in Illinois using AI, you must obtain patient consent and disclose AI use or face penalties.
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What This Means
HB5649 introduces regulations for licensed mental health professionals in Illinois regarding the use of artificial intelligence in their services. It requires practitioners to obtain informed consent from patients before employing AI tools, aiming to ensure transparency and protect patient rights.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits mental health professionals from using AI without informed consent.
- Requires disclosure of AI tool usage to patients.
- Empowers the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to adopt relevant rules.
- Amends multiple professional practice acts to include AI-related provisions.
- Establishes grounds for discipline related to AI use.
- Ensures patient rights are prioritized in mental health services.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Abdelnasser Rashid D | Sponsor | HD-021 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Licensed mental health professionals.
Penalty: Potential disciplinary action.
Who: Licensed mental health professionals.
Penalty: Potential disciplinary action.
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