Bill > HB995

This bill prohibits behavioral health care providers, which are individuals licensed to provide mental health services, from using artificial intelligence (AI) to directly deliver behavioral health care, such as assessments, diagnoses, treatment, counseling, case management, or therapeutic communications, which are interactions intended to diagnose, treat, or address a patient's emotional or behavioral health. However, providers can use AI-powered systems for administrative support tasks like scheduling or managing patient records, provided they ensure patient confidentiality, sign agreements preventing the AI from using patient data for training, and inform patients both verbally and in writing about the AI's use for administrative tasks and potential risks, including breaches of confidentiality. Furthermore, if an AI system used for administrative tasks could materially affect clinical decision-making or patient-facing services, providers must obtain written informed consent from patients. Violations of these provisions can lead to disciplinary action by the relevant health occupation board.

Health and Social Services

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0995?ys=2026RS