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IL HB5003
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bob Morgan
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AI Summary
- Creates a research exemption allowing AI-assisted therapy services at academic medical centers under IRB-approved protocols, bypassing standard prohibitions on unauthorized therapy services
- Requires qualified research programs to be conducted at accredited academic medical centers with IRB oversight, HIPAA compliance, documented safety testing, and real-time crisis monitoring
- Mandates licensed mental health professionals maintain clinical responsibility, receive AI-specific training, and remain available to intervene during research sessions
- Imposes penalties for misrepresenting commercial services as research, including immediate loss of exemption, civil penalties, professional discipline referrals, and a minimum 2-year ban on new research programs
- Requires Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to submit a report to the General Assembly by July 1, 2029; provisions automatically repeal on January 1, 2030
Legislative Description
AI-ASSISTED THERAPY RESEARCH
Last Action
To Healthcare AI Subcommittee
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Healthcare AI3/16/2026
Health Care Licenses3/4/2026
Rules2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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