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Mental health service providers; use of artificial intelligence system, civil penalty.

VA · Legislation · 2026 · HB668

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Introduced

Record updated Feb 18, 2026

Summary

Use of artificial intelligence system by mental health service providers; civil penalty. Permits the use of an artificial intelligence system by mental health service providers for administrative support and supplementary support, as those terms are defined in the bill, and prohibits the use of an artificial intelligence system to provide therapy or counseling services without a mental health service provider.

Timeline

2026-02-18

H

Left in Committee Communications, Technology and Innovation

2026-02-04

H

House subcommittee offered

2026-02-04

H

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N)

2026-01-29

H

Assigned HST sub: Technology and Innovation

2026-01-20

H

Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB668)

2026-01-13

H

Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104644D

2026-01-13

H

Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation

Bill Text

Pending

Bill Text is not available yet for this record.

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