New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8484 — Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of therapy or psychotherapy services

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced August 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Regulates AI use in therapy by requiring patient consent for recorded sessions.

This bill sets rules for using artificial intelligence in therapy and psychotherapy. It mandates that patients must be informed and consent to the use of AI in sessions where recordings are made.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you work in therapy or mental health, you will need to ensure that AI tools comply with consent requirements.

Summary

Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of therapy or psychotherapy services by prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence to assist in providing supplementary support where the session is recorded or transcribed unless the patient is informed of the specific purpose of such use and consents of such use; establishes penalties for violations of such provisions; excludes religious counseling, peer-support, and self-help materials and educational resources from such provisions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. COMMITTED TO RULES

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.922

  5. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  6. REFERRED TO RULES

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does S8484 do?
Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of therapy or psychotherapy services by prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence to assist in providing supplementary support where the session is recorded or transcribed unless the patient is informed of the specific purpose of such use and consents of such use; establishes penalties for violations of such provisions; excludes religious counseling, peer-support, and self-help materials and educational resources from such provisions.
Who sponsors S8484?
S8484 is sponsored by Kristen Gonzalez.
What is the current status of S8484?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced August 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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