S0788South Carolina2025 sessionEngrossed
Artificial Intelligence and Therapy or Psychotherapy
Healthcare AIConsumer protection & disclosureLiability & private right of actionStudies, task forces & definitions
Plain-language summary
Regulates use of artificial intelligence by licensed professionals providing therapy or psychotherapy services, requiring patient consent when AI is used in recorded sessions. Bars unlicensed AI-based therapy offerings, prohibits AI from making independent therapeutic decisions, and sets confidentiality requirements and penalties.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Jan 13, 2026
SIntroduced and read first time
Jan 13, 2026
SReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Mar 31, 2026
SCommittee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry
Apr 28, 2026
SCommittee Amendment Adopted
Apr 28, 2026
SRead second time
Apr 28, 2026
SRoll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
Apr 29, 2026
SRead third time and sent to House
Apr 30, 2026
HIntroduced and read first time
Apr 30, 2026
HReferred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Progress
Introduced
EngrossedApr 29, 2026
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
AB
Sen. Allen Blackmon (R)Prime sponsor
ES
Sen. Everett Stubbs (R)
ML
Sen. Matthew Leber (R)
Sources
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