HB1806Introduced in the House
THERAPY RESOURCES OVERSIGHT
Introduced by Bob Morgan, District 58
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act. Defines terms. Provides that an individual, corporation, or entity may not provide, advertise, or otherwise offer therapy or psychotherapy services to the public in the State unless the therapy or psychotherapy services are conducted by an individual who is a licensed professional. Provides that a licensed professional may use an artificial intelligence system only to the extent the use of the artificial intelligence system meets the definition of permitted use of artificial intelligence systems. Provides that a licensed professional may not use an artificial intelligence system in therapy or psychotherapy services to make independent therapeutic decisions, directly interact with clients in any form of therapeutic communication, or generate therapeutic recommendations or treatment plans without the review and approval by a licensed professional. Provides that any individual, corporation, or entity found in violation of the Act shall pay a civil penalty to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in an amount not to exceed $10,000 per violation, as determined by the Department, with penalties assessed based on the degree of harm and the circumstances of the violation. Provides that the civil penalty shall be assessed by the Department after a hearing is held in accordance with the Department of Professional Regulation Law. Requires that an individual, corporation, or entity found in violation of the Act shall pay the civil penalty within 60 days after the date of an order by the Department imposing the civil penalty. Provides that the Department shall have authority to investigate any actual, alleged, or suspected violations of the Act. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0054
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Concurrence in House · May 30, 2025
112
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
115 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Assigned to Executive
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Executive; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Bob Morgan
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health Care Licenses Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 013-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 112-000-001
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 1, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0054
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