United States of America: Bill on the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (HB1806) was introduced in House of Representatives

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Bill on the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (HB1806) was introduced in House of Representatives

On 27 January 2025, the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (HB1806) was introduced in the House of the 104th General Assembly of the State of Illinois. The Bill aims to prohibit any individual, corporation, or entity from providing, advertising, or otherwise offering therapy or psychotherapy services, including through the use of Internet-based artificial intelligence (AI), unless such services are conducted by a licensed professional as defined under the Act.

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Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Prohibition of goods and services
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider, ML and AI development
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2025-01-27
under deliberation

On 27 January 2025, the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (HB1806) was introdu…

2025-05-30
adopted

On 30 May 2025, the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (HB 1806) passed both ho…

2025-08-01
in force

On 1 August 2025, the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (HB1806, Public Act 10…