ME LD2082

Licensed mental health professionals may use AI for administrative tasks (scheduling, billing) and supplementary support (therapy notes, progress tracking) but must maintain full responsibility for all AI interactions and outputs

AI is prohibited from making independent therapeutic decisions, directly interacting with clients in therapeutic communication, or generating treatment plans without licensed professional review and approval

Clients must receive written disclosure and provide explicit consent before AI can be used when therapy sessions are recorded or transcribed, including information about data storage, retention, and deletion

Violations carry civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, enforced by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation after administrative hearing

Exceptions apply to IRB-approved research projects and AI interventions authorized or reimbursed by CMS programs