• Introduced
    Jan 13, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Apr 29, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
S 788
South Carolina Senate Bill
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A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATED TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THERAPY OR PSYCHOTHERAPY; TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPORT IN THERAPY OR PSYCHOTHERAPY WHERE THE CLIENT'S THERAPEUTIC SESSION IS RECORDED UNLESS THE PATIENT IS INFORMED THAT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WILL BE USED AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE AND THE PATIENT CONSENTS TO THIS USE; TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL, CORPORATION, OR ENTITY MAY NOT OFFER THERAPY OR PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES, INCLUDING THROUGH THE USE OF INTERNET-BASED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, UNLESS THE THERAPY OR PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES ARE CONDUCTED BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL; TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL MAY NOT ALLOW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO MAKE INDEPENDENT THERAPEUTIC DECISIONS; TO REQUIRE THAT ALL RECORDS KEPT BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL; TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
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House • Apr 30, 2026: Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

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  • Apr 30, 2026 | House
    • Introduced and read first time
    • Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Apr 29, 2026 | Senate
    • Read third time and sent to House
  • Apr 28, 2026 | Senate
    • Committee Amendment Adopted
    • Read second time
    • Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
  • Mar 31, 2026 | Senate
    • Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry
  • Jan 13, 2026 | Senate
    • Introduced and read first time
    • Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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