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FL H0281

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christine Hunschofsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors from using artificial intelligence in direct practice with clients

  • Permits AI use for administrative tasks including appointment scheduling, billing and insurance processing, patient record management, and operational data analysis

  • Allows AI to draft general communications about therapy logistics, but not communications containing therapeutic advice

  • Permits AI recording or transcription of therapy sessions only with written, informed consent obtained at least 24 hours before services

  • Creates new Florida Statutes sections 490.016 and 491.019, effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Psychological, Clinical, Counseling, and Therapy Services

Last Action

1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee11/4/2025

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