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HB 1195

Psychotherapy Artificial Intelligence Restrictions

2026 Regular Session

Colorado bill restricts artificial intelligence use in psychotherapy to protect patient privacy and maintain human therapeutic relationships in mental health treatment.

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Bill Summary · HB 1195

Legislative bill overview

HB 1195 would restrict the use of artificial intelligence in psychotherapy and mental health treatment settings in Colorado. The bill appears designed to establish regulatory guardrails around AI applications in clinical mental health practice, though specific restrictions are not detailed in the limited information available. This represents Colorado's attempt to address emerging concerns about AI deployment in sensitive healthcare contexts.

Why is this important

Mental health treatment involves vulnerable patients disclosing deeply personal information, raising concerns about data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the irreplaceability of human therapeutic relationships. As AI tools increasingly market themselves for mental health applications, establishing clear regulatory boundaries could prevent harm while the technology remains relatively new. The outcome of this bill may influence how other states approach AI regulation in healthcare.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition clarity: The bill's specific definition of which AI applications count as "psychotherapy" versus acceptable therapeutic support tools (chatbots, scheduling, administrative tasks) will determine its practical scope and enforceability
  • Innovation vs. safety trade-off: Mental health providers and tech companies may argue overly broad restrictions stifle beneficial AI tools, while patient advocates warn against premature normalization of AI in sensitive clinical contexts
  • Liability and oversight: Questions about who bears responsibility for AI-assisted treatment outcomes—clinicians, AI developers, or healthcare facilities—and how regulatory agencies will monitor compliance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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