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HB668 regulates AI use by mental health providers in Virginia, allowing AI for administrative support but prohibiting therapy without a provider present.
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What This Means
Virginia's HB668 governs the use of AI by mental health service providers, permitting AI for administrative tasks but requiring human oversight for therapeutic interactions. It establishes a civil penalty for statute violations.
Key Provisions
- Permits AI for administrative and supplementary support tasks ( a7 54.1-2400.1:1 A).
- Prohibits AI from making independent therapeutic decisions without a mental health service provider present ( a7 54.1-2400.1:1 D).
- Establishes a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for violations of the statute ( a7 54.1-2400.1:1 G).
- Exempts religious counseling, peer support, and educational resources from AI regulations ( a7 54.1-2400.1:1 F).
- Mandates confidentiality of records in compliance with health privacy requirements ( a7 54.1-2400.1:1 E).
Latest Legislative Action
Left in Committee Communications, Technology and Innovation
Compliance Checklist
Disclose AI use and obtain consent from patients for recorded sessions.
Who: Mental health service providers
Deadline: At the initial appointment
Penalty: Up to $10,000 for non-compliance
Who: Mental health service providers
Deadline: At the initial appointment
Penalty: Up to $10,000 for non-compliance
Ensure AI is not used for therapeutic communication without oversight.
Who: Mental health service providers
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Up to $10,000 for violations
Who: Mental health service providers
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Up to $10,000 for violations
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