Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) signed legislation into law Monday that banned artificial intelligence services from providing mental ...

AI will be banned for therapeutic decision-making, but will still be allowed for administrative and supplementary support.

The Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act, officially called HB 1806, prohibits healthcare providers from ...

HB 1806, titled the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act, also specifies that licensed therapists cannot ...

Illinois is officially staking its claim in the wild west of AI regulation. In a landmark move, state lawmakers have passed a ...

Illinois is taking steps to regulate AI, this time with mental health care. Why it matters: As AI becomes more advanced and ...

On August 4, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act into law, ...

The legislation prohibits AI-driven apps and services from offering mental health or therapeutic decision-making, including ...

Illinois enacted a new law regulating AI for mental health, covering therapists usage, plus usage by consumers. It has ...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed, on Friday, a new measure that bans AI from acting as a therapist or counselor and limits its use to strictly administrative or support roles.

Schools in Central Illinois are adapting to the rise of artificial intelligence, with 46 percent of students already utilizing AI in some capa ...