MN HF3893

Prohibits providing therapy or psychotherapy services in Minnesota unless conducted by a licensed professional (psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, physicians, etc.)

Bars licensed professionals from using AI systems to make independent therapeutic decisions, directly interact with clients therapeutically, or generate treatment plans without professional review and approval

Permits AI use for administrative tasks only, including maintaining records, scheduling, billing, analyzing anonymized data, and drafting non-therapeutic communications

Establishes civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, enforced by health-related licensing boards, with violators required to pay within 60 days of notice or contested hearing order

Exempts religious counseling, peer support services, and publicly available self-help materials from these requirements