HB668Introduced in the House of Delegates
Mental health service providers; use of artificial intelligence system, civil penalty.
Introduced by Michelle Maldonado, District 20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Use of artificial intelligence system by mental health service providers; civil penalty. Permits the use of an artificial intelligence system by mental health service providers for administrative support and supplementary support, as those terms are defined in the bill, and prohibits the use of an artificial intelligence system to provide therapy or counseling services without a mental health service provider. The bill specifies that records kept by mental health service providers must comply with health records privacy requirements; creates an exception for religious counseling, peer support, or self-help materials and educational resources; and establishes a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for violations of the statute.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Communications, Technology and Innovation
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N) · February 4, 2026
6
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Holly Seibold | 12 | Yes |
| Rozia Henson | 19 | No |
| J.J. Singh | 26 | Yes |
| Marty Martinez | 29 | Yes |
| Delores Oates | 31 | No |
| Joseph McNamara | 40 | No |
| Karen Hamilton | 62 | No |
| Lindsey Dougherty | 75 | Yes |
| Charlie Schmidt | 77 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104644D
Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB668)
Assigned HST sub: Technology and Innovation
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N)
Left in Committee Communications, Technology and Innovation
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