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Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of therapy or psychotherapy services by prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence to assist in providing supplementary support where the session is recorded or transcribed unless the patient is informed of the specific purpose of…
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New York's A 9106, the "oversight of technology in mental health care act," would add Education Law § 6517. Only a licensed professional could provide or offer therapy to the public in New York, including through internet-based AI. Professionals could use AI only for administrative or supplementary support (with written notice and consent where sessions are recorded or transcribed), not for independent therapeutic decisions, direct therapeutic communication, unreviewed treatment plans or emotion detection. Civil penalty up to $50,000 per violation. Would take effect immediately. Referred to Higher Education September 26, 2025 (and January 7, 2026); it has not passed either chamber.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill is pending. If enacted, AI therapy services in New York would be barred unless run by a licensed professional, and violators could face civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation.
Key provisions
- Short title: the "oversight of technology in mental health care act"; adds Education Law § 6517
- No individual, corporation or entity may provide, advertise or offer therapy or psychotherapy services to the public in New York, including through internet-based AI, unless conducted by a licensed professional
- A licensed professional may not use AI to make independent therapeutic decisions, directly interact with clients in therapeutic communication, generate treatment recommendations or plans without the professional's review and approval, or detect emotions or mental states
- Where a session is recorded or transcribed, AI may assist with supplementary support only if the patient is informed in writing of its use and purpose and consents
- Civil penalty of up to $50,000 per violation set by the Commissioner after a complaint and hearing under Education Law § 6510; the Commissioner may investigate; no private right of action
- Excludes religious counseling, peer support, and public self-help and educational resources
- Would take effect immediately; introduced September 26, 2025, referred to Higher Education, with no further action
Latest legislative action
Jan 7, 2026. referred to higher education
Sponsors (showing 5 of 14)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Eachus D | Sponsor | HD-099 |
| Dana Levenberg D | Sponsor | HD-095 |
| Deborah Glick D | Sponsor | HD-066 |
| Jennifer Lunsford D | Sponsor | HD-135 |
| Jo Simon D | Sponsor | HD-052 |
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