Florida 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 281 — Use of Artificial Intelligence in Psychological, Clinical, Counseling, and Therapy Services

Last action — Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Psychological, Clinical, Counseling, and Therapy Services; Prohibits use of artificial intelligence in practice of psychology, clinical social work, marriage & family therapy, & mental health counseling, respectively; defines "artificial intelligence"; provides exceptions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee

  2. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  3. Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee

  4. Referred to Health & Human Services Committee

  5. Referred to Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee

  6. Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee

  7. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (160)

160 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 281 do?
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Psychological, Clinical, Counseling, and Therapy Services; Prohibits use of artificial intelligence in practice of psychology, clinical social work, marriage & family therapy, & mental health counseling, respectively; defines "artificial intelligence"; provides exceptions.
Who sponsors HB 281?
HB 281 is sponsored by Hunschofsky, Christine (Democrat), Trabulsy, Dana (Republican), Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. (Democrat), and Woodson, Marie Paule (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 281?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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