New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 8484
Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of therapy or psychotherapy services
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kristen Gonzalez (Democratic/Working Families)
Cosponsors (1)
- Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of therapy or psychotherapy services by prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence to assist in providing supplementary support where the session is recorded or transcribed unless the patient is informed of the specific purpose of such use and consents of such use; establishes penalties for violations of such provisions; excludes religious counseling, peer-support, and self-help materials and educational resources from such provisions.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 Senate | Higher Education Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jun 5, 2026 · Senate
COMMITTED TO RULES - May 7, 2026 · Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING - May 6, 2026 · Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. - May 5, 2026 · Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.922 - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION - Aug 20, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO RULES