HB191 – Medical Professionals, Titles, and Nonhuman Entities

DELawState

Date Passed

4/23/2026

Effective Date

7/1/2026

Summary

Amends Delaware law governing professional titles to clarify that nonhuman entities, including artificial intelligence systems, may not use titles or representations implying licensure or professional status reserved for human practitioners.

Healthcare Implications

Directly restricts AI systems, including clinical chatbots and digital health assistants, from presenting as licensed professionals; reinforces disclosure and scope-of-practice boundaries, reducing risk of patient confusion and strengthening accountability in AI-enabled care delivery.

Impact Level

Medium

Keywords

Transparency & Governance; Clinical Quality & Efficacy

Stakeholders

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