AN ACT relating to artificial intelligence and declaring an emergency.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; restrict the use of artificial intelligence by certain licensed professionals in therapy and psychotherapy services; prohibit licensed professionals from using artificial intelligence to assist in providing supplementary support in therapy or psychotherapy services where the client's therapeutic session is recorded; provide exceptions; prohibit advertising or offering therapy or psychotherapy services unless the therapy or psychotherapy services are conducted by a licensed professional; limit how a…

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This bill places limits on how licensed therapists and psychotherapists in Kentucky may use artificial intelligence when providing mental health services, including a ban on using AI to assist during recorded therapy sessions. It also prohibits advertising therapy services unless those services are actually delivered by a licensed professional, and requires that all records between a licensed professional and a patient remain confidential. Because it is declared an emergency, it would take effect immediately upon becoming law. Who it may affect: Kentuckians seeking therapy or psychotherapy services, and licensed mental health professionals such as therapists and psychotherapists.

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