Ep 167: Illinois Bans AI Therapists
- Author
- Joanne Sweeney
- Published
- Sat 16 Aug 2025
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Illinois has become the first state to officially ban AI therapists, with new legislation making it illegal for artificial intelligence systems to act as standalone providers of mental health therapy, psychotherapy, or to make therapeutic decisions.
Governor of Illinois JB Pritzker signed the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (HB 1806) in August 2025.
Pritzker declared that "the people of Illinois deserve quality healthcare from real, qualified professionals and not computer programs that pull information from all corners of the internet to generate responses that harm patients."
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