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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Crossed Over
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Passed
08/01/2025
08/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/01/2025
08/01/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act. Defines terms. Provides that an individual, corporation, or entity may not provide, advertise, or otherwise offer therapy or psychotherapy services to the public in the State unless the therapy or psychotherapy services are conducted by an individual who is a licensed professional. Provides that a licensed professional may use an artificial intelligence system only to the extent the use of the artificial intelligence system meets the definition of permitted use of artificial intelligence systems. Provides that a licensed professional may not use an artificial intelligence system in therapy or psychotherapy services to make independent therapeutic decisions, directly interact with clients in any form of therapeutic communication, or generate therapeutic recommendations or treatment plans without the review and approval by a licensed professional. Provides that any individual, corporation, or entity found in violation of the Act shall pay a civil penalty to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in an amount not to exceed $10,000 per violation, as determined by the Department, with penalties assessed based on the degree of harm and the circumstances of the violation. Provides that the civil penalty shall be assessed by the Department after a hearing is held in accordance with the Department of Professional Regulation Law. Requires that an individual, corporation, or entity found in violation of the Act shall pay the civil penalty within 60 days after the date of an order by the Department imposing the civil penalty. Provides that the Department shall have authority to investigate any actual, alleged, or suspected violations of the Act. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act, which aims to regulate therapy and psychotherapy services in Illinois by ensuring that such services are only provided by licensed professionals and by placing strict limitations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health settings. The legislation defines key terms like "licensed professional" (including clinical psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other mental health practitioners), "therapeutic communication," and "consent," and explicitly prohibits unlicensed entities from offering therapy services. The bill mandates that AI can only be used by licensed professionals for administrative and supplementary support tasks, with significant restrictions: AI cannot make independent therapeutic decisions, directly interact with clients, generate treatment plans without professional review, or detect emotions. Violations of the act can result in civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, which will be assessed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation after a hearing. The bill includes important exceptions for religious counseling, peer support, and public self-help materials, and is designed to protect consumers by ensuring that mental health services are delivered by qualified professionals while preventing potential misuse of AI technologies in therapeutic contexts. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law, signaling the state's proactive approach to regulating emerging technologies in mental health service delivery.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (19)
Bob Morgan (D)*,
Ram Villivalam (D)*,
Michael Crawford (D),
Lisa Davis (D),
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Gregg Johnson (D),
Camille Lilly (D),
Rob Martwick (D),
Aarón Ortíz (D),
Robert Peters (D),
Mike Simmons (D),
Anne Stava-Murray (D),
Katie Stuart (D),
Nabeela Syed (D),
Karina Villa (D),
Celina Villanueva (D),
Mark Walker (D),
Janet Yang Rohr (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0054 (on 08/01/2025)
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