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HB 525OHIOSession 136State Billin committee

Ohio bill regulates artificial intelligence use in therapy services and sets up to $10,000 fines for violations

Original title: Regards use of artificial intelligence in therapy services

Last action · October 22, 2025: Referred to HealthSponsors: Christine Cockley and 19 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Licensed therapy professionals in Ohio may use artificial intelligence for tasks only after obtaining written informed consent and completing necessary privacy agreements, but the bill explicitly prohibits AI from conducting therapeutic communication or making independent clinical decisions.

Why it matters

Mental health clients gain explicit consent rights regarding artificial intelligence use in their care, while licensed professionals face fines up to $10,000 per violation if AI is used to diagnose clients or interact directly without oversight.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Licensed therapy professionals

Licensed therapy professionals must secure written informed consent, execute compliance agreements, and avoid prohibited uses of artificial intelligence under threat of financial penalties.

Directly affected

Mental health and psychotherapy patients

Patients must be informed in writing before artificial intelligence is utilized for supplementary support and are shielded from independent AI-driven diagnoses or direct AI communication.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can my therapist use artificial intelligence during our sessions?

A licensed therapy professional cannot use AI to directly interact with you in therapeutic communication, make independent clinical decisions, or diagnose you. AI may only be used for tasks, and only after you provide written informed consent.

What penalties exist for therapists who misuse artificial intelligence?

A licensed therapy professional who violates these restrictions may be fined up to ten thousand dollars per violation by their respective licensing board.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

2 actions

Oct 22, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Health
Oct 15, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board, State board of psychology, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and 2 more

OrganizationCounselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board“Therapy professional licensing board authorized to issue fines.”Map →

OrganizationState board of psychology“Therapy professional licensing board authorized to issue fines.”Map →

otherHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996“Federal privacy law referenced for business associate agreements.”Map →

OrganizationChemical dependency professionals board“Therapy professional licensing board authorized to issue fines.”Map →

OrganizationState medical board“Therapy professional licensing board authorized to issue fines.”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance65
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Controversy35
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Entertainment5
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Buzz40
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