Policy Details

AB406 – Mental & Behavioral Health; AI Restrictions

Date Passed

6/6/2025

Effective Date

7/1/2025

Summary

Enacts restrictions on AI in mental and behavioral health: bars AI providers and unlicensed persons from representing AI systems as capable of providing professional mental/behavioral healthcare; prohibits offering AI that is programmed to deliver such care; and limits provider use of AI to administrative support (e.g., scheduling, billing, operational analytics). Also restricts public schools from using AI to perform the functions of school counselors/psychologists and requires an agency policy to evaluate accuracy and efficacy.

Healthcare Implications

Prevents AI chatbots or apps from being marketed or used as substitutes for licensed behavioral health providers in Nevada. Licensed providers must not use AI to deliver care directly and must independently review any AI‑generated operational outputs; violations can trigger disciplinary action and civil penalties up to $15,000 per violation. Health systems and vendors should segregate clinical‑use features from admin features and update labeling, marketing, and consent materials accordingly.

Impact Level

High

Keywords

Safety & Risk

Stakeholders

Providers & Health Systems; Patients & Public; Developers & Vendors; Regulators & Government