Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Advisory committee examines state examples for AI rules, flags patient safety and insurer use concerns
Summary
Committee members reviewed state laws and guidance (Illinois, Nevada, Utah) regulating AI in mental health, expressed concern about AI-only therapy and insurer-driven uses, and agreed to continue monitoring and coordinating with hospital associations and legislators.
The master's-level psychology advisory committee at the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board spent part of its Dec. 3 meeting reviewing how other states are regulating the use of artificial intelligence in mental and behavioral health and discussing potential guardrails.
Executive Director David Fye provided examples for members: Illinois enacted HB1806 (the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act) this year, which bans AI-only therapy and requires clinician oversight for…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
