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KY HB 455: AN ACT relating to artificial intelligence, restricting AI use by certain licensed professionals with exceptions, and declaring an emergency.
Business Impact
If you provide therapy services in Kentucky, you must ensure AI is not used in client sessions or face penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
AN ACT relating to artificial intelligence, restricting its use by certain licensed professionals with specified exceptions, and declaring an emergency. — Track this KY bill and its compliance implications at AI Laws by State.
Key Provisions
- Defines terms related to artificial intelligence in therapy.
- Prohibits certain licensed professionals from using AI in therapy sessions, especially where sessions are recorded, with specified exceptions.
- Requires therapy services to be conducted by licensed professionals.
- Mandates confidentiality of all records between licensed professionals and patients.
- Grants enforcement authority to the relevant board.
- Excludes religious counseling, peer support, and self-help materials.
- Declares an emergency.
Latest Legislative Action
to Committee on Committees (S)
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| B. Chester-Burton | Primary |
| K. Banta | Primary |
| L. Willner | Primary |
| S. Stalker | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure AI is not used in recorded therapy sessions
Who: Licensed professionals
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Who: Licensed professionals
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Advertise therapy services only if conducted by licensed professionals
Who: Therapy service providers
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Who: Therapy service providers
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
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