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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 S 8484 would add Education Law § 6517 on AI in therapy and psychotherapy. A licensed professional could use AI only for supplementary support in recorded or transcribed sessions after written notice and the patient's consent, and could not let AI make independent therapeutic decisions or interact directly in therapeutic communication. Civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation. Committed to Rules June 5, 2026; it has not passed either chamber.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill is pending. If enacted, licensed therapists and anyone offering AI-based therapy in New York would face consent requirements, limits on AI roles and civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation.
Key provisions
- Licensed professional AI use is limited to supplementary support (non-therapeutic tasks such as record-keeping and identifying referrals) in recorded or transcribed sessions, with written notice of AI use and its purpose and the patient's affirmative written consent
- No individual or entity may offer therapy to the public in New York, including through internet-based AI, unless a licensed professional conducts it
- AI may not 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
- Civil penalty not to exceed $50,000 per violation, set by the Commissioner after a complaint and hearing under Education Law § 6510; no private right of action appears in the text
- Religious counseling, peer support and public self-help or educational resources are excluded; physicians are outside the "licensed professional" definition
- Would take effect immediately; the Assembly companion is A9106
Latest legislative action
Jun 5, 2026. committed to rules
Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Julia Salazar D | Sponsor | SD-018 |
| Kristen Gonzalez D | Sponsor | SD-059 |
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