Legislation Detail

Prohibits any person or entity from providing or advertising therapy or psychotherapy services, including through AI, unless services are conducted by a licensed professional. AI may not make independent therapeutic decisions, engage in direct therapeutic communication with clients, generate treatment plans without licensed review, or detect emotions or mental states. Licensed professionals may use AI only for administrative and supplementary support.

Individuals and entities offering therapy or psychotherapy services in Illinois, including AI developers/operators, and IDFPR licensees

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation investigates complaints; civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation (penalty amount per IDFPR release)

First state law in the U.S. to expressly regulate AI in psychotherapy; became the template for Colorado HB 26-1195, Maine LD 2082, Nevada AB 406 and Rhode Island S 2197/H 7349.