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MA H1974: An Act regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in providing mental health services

Dead/Failed Massachusetts · 2023–2024 session

Last verified Oct 11, 2026 · official bill text

H1974 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action Jun 6, 2024.

What do these statuses mean?
Introduced
Filed in the legislature; may be waiting for a committee hearing.
Passed a chamber
Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action.
Enacted
Signed into law, or became law without a signature or over a veto.
Effective date
The date the law says it takes effect. Once it has passed, the page shows "Effective" and the date. A court order can still block a law; if we know of one, the summary says so.
Dead / vetoed
Vetoed, failed, or the session ended without action.

In one paragraph

Massachusetts' H 1974 (193rd General Court, 2023-2024) would have required a licensed mental health professional who wants to provide mental health services through AI to first seek approval from the relevant licensing board, keep the AI system continuously monitored, tell patients in advance, get their informed consent and offer them treatment from a licensed professional. A violation would bring licensing-board discipline. The bill accompanied a study order on June 6, 2024 and died when the session ended.

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

What it means for business

None: the bill did not pass and is not law. Had it passed, it would have required licensed mental health professionals using AI to get board approval, monitor it and obtain patient consent.

Key provisions

  1. Would add a section to chapter 123 of the General Laws regulating AI in mental health services
  2. Would require a licensed mental health professional to seek approval from the relevant licensing board before providing mental health services through AI
  3. Would require any such AI system to prioritize patient safety and well-being and be continuously monitored by a licensed mental health professional
  4. Would require the professional to inform patients of the use of AI, offer treatment from a licensed professional, and obtain informed consent in advance
  5. Would make a violation subject to disciplinary action by the licensing board
  6. Not enacted: referred to the Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery committee February 16, 2023 (hearing scheduled July 10, 2023) and accompanied a study order (see H4712) on June 6, 2024

Latest legislative action

Jun 6, 2024. Accompanied a study order, see H4712

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-06-PLY
D Sponsor HD-17-MID

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI Healthcare

Affected industries

Healthcare

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