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HB1720Introduced in the House

Artificial intelligence; prohibit use in provision of professional mental and behaioral health care.

Failed

Introduced by Lee Yancey, District 74

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act To Prohibit The Use Of Artificial Intelligence For Providing Professional Mental And Behavioral Health Care; To Prohibit A Person Licensed To Provide Professional Mental And Behavioral Health Care Using Artificial Intelligence In His Or Her Practice; To Provide An Exception For Licensees Using Artificial Intelligence For Certain Administrative And Supplementary Support Services; To Amend Sections 73-30-21, 73-31-21, 73-53-17, 73-54-29, 73-65-13 And 73-66-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Licensee Who Violates This Act Is Subject To Disciplinary Action By The Licensing Board; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

February 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Public Health and Human Services

  2. Died In Committee

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