The bill permits AI use in therapy under provider responsibility, prohibits AI-only therapy, mandates health privacy compliance, and imposes penalties for violations.
If you provide mental health services in Virginia and use AI, you must ensure compliance with data privacy and maintain responsibility for AI outputs.
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What This Means
SB 269 allows Virginia mental health providers to use AI in therapy, ensuring provider responsibility for AI outputs and data. It prohibits AI-only therapy, mandates health privacy compliance, and sets civil penalties for non-compliance.
Key Provisions
- Permits AI use in therapy under provider responsibility.
- Prohibits AI-only therapy without a licensed provider.
- Requires compliance with health privacy requirements.
- Civil penalties up to $10,000 for violations.
- Exceptions for peer support, religious counseling, and self-help materials.
Latest Legislative Action
Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Barbara A. Favola | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Mental health service providers
Penalty: Up to $10,000 for violations.
Who: Mental health service providers
Penalty: Up to $10,000 for violations.
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