ME LD2082 – An Act to Regulate the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Providing Certain Mental Health Services

MELawState

Date Passed

4/13/2026

Effective Date

7/14/2026

Summary

Restricts the use of artificial intelligence in therapy and psychotherapy services by allowing only supervised administrative or supplementary support, with notice, consent, confidentiality, and professional responsibility requirements.

Healthcare Implications

Creates direct guardrails for AI in mental health care by prohibiting AI from making independent therapeutic decisions or directly communicating with clients. Behavioral health practices, providers, and vendors will need to align workflows, disclosures, and data handling with clinical and privacy standards.

Impact Level

High

Keywords

Safety & Risk; Clinical Quality & Efficacy; Transparency & Governance

Stakeholders

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