[CA] SB903: Mental health professionals: artificial intelligence.
Impact on your practice
California is moving to regulate AI use by mental health professionals, likely requiring disclosures or establishing clinical standards. This emerging area will shape how therapists can integrate AI tools into practice and may create compliance obligations.
Key facts
Addresses use of artificial intelligence by mental health professionals
Currently in third reading phase as of August 13, 2026
Likely to establish standards, disclosures, or limitations on AI use in clinical practice
Reflects growing regulatory attention to AI in behavioral health
States affected
Original source
https://legiscan.com/CA/bill/SB903/2025Policy changes drive denial patterns
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