SB 344FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed Restrictions on AI in Mental Health Services

Original title: Use of Artificial Intelligence in Psychological, Clinical, Counseling, and Therapy Services

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would have established legal boundaries for the use of AI in sensitive clinical settings, directly impacting how psychologists, social workers, and counselors manage patient data and therapeutic interactions.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Psychologists and school psychologists

The bill would have restricted their ability to use AI in clinical practice and set requirements for administrative AI use.

Clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors

The bill would have prohibited their use of AI in clinical practice and mandated consent procedures for AI-assisted session recording.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would have prohibited mental health professionals from using in clinical practice, while allowing its use for administrative tasks like billing and scheduling. It also would have required written patient consent at least 24 hours in advance for any AI-assisted recording or transcription of therapy sessions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Would this bill have banned all technology in therapy?

No. It would have specifically restricted the use of '' in clinical practice, while explicitly allowing its use for administrative support like scheduling, billing, and record-keeping.

Could a therapist still use AI to transcribe my session?

Under the proposed bill, a therapist could use AI for transcription only if they obtained your written, informed consent at least 24 hours before the session.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Legislative attempt to regulate AI in clinical settings

The bill represents an effort to codify the definition of AI and restrict its application in mental health before widespread clinical adoption.

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Sources

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Controversy40
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