Bill > HB1816

This bill introduces strict regulations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare settings in Arkansas. The legislation defines AI as a machine-based system capable of making predictions, recommendations, or decisions that influence environments, and establishes comprehensive definitions for healthcare-related terms like "health benefit plan," "healthcare insurer," and "healthcare provider." Under the proposed law, healthcare providers and insurers would be prohibited from using AI in delivering healthcare services or generating medical records unless two specific conditions are met: first, the AI technology must receive approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and second, the technology must be verified by a "quality assurance laboratory" - an entity specifically tasked with testing and evaluating AI performance to ensure high standards of accuracy, reliability, safety, and ethical considerations. The bill provides extensive exemptions for certain types of health plans, such as dental-only, disability income, and workers' compensation plans, ensuring that the restrictions are narrowly targeted at core healthcare AI applications. By imposing these requirements, the bill aims to protect patients by ensuring that AI technologies used in healthcare undergo rigorous scrutiny and meet stringent performance standards before being implemented in clinical or administrative settings.

Health and Social Services

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1816&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R