Illinois Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (HB 1806)
Bars the use of AI to provide therapy or make therapeutic decisions in Illinois, while letting licensed behavioral health professionals use AI for administrative and supplementary support. It also stops unlicensed people from advertising themselves as therapists. The state licensing agency (IDFPR) investigates violations, with fines of up to $10,000.
At a glance
In force
- Jurisdiction
- Illinois
- Type
- Law
- Official title
- Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (House Bill 1806, 104th General Assembly)
What this means for you
If you build AI
- Do not offer or market an AI product in Illinois as therapy or psychotherapy; admin and support tools for licensed clinicians are allowed.
If you deploy AI
- Clinics and licensed professionals may use AI for admin and supplementary support, not to deliver therapy or make independent therapeutic decisions.
- IDFPR can investigate suspected violations; confirmed violations can bring fines of up to $10,000.
If you use AI
- In Illinois, therapy must come from a licensed human professional, not an AI chatbot.
- Relaxation and calming apps remain available; AI services posing as therapy can be reported to IDFPR.
Key dates
- Aug 1, 2025PastSigned by Governor Pritzker and in effect immediatelySource
Status history
- Aug 1, 2025In forceSigned and effective immediately; release dated Friday, August 1, 2025Source
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