Summary of Original Version

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; restrict the use of artificial intelligence by certain licensed professionals in therapy and psychotherapy services; prohibit licensed professionals from using artificial intelligence to assist in providing supplementary support in therapy or psychotherapy services where the client's therapeutic session is recorded; provide exceptions; prohibit advertising or offering therapy or psychotherapy services unless the therapy or psychotherapy services are conducted by a licensed professional; limit how a licensed professional may use artificial intelligence; require all records between a licensed professional and a patient to be confidential; grant enforcement authority to the relevant board; exclude religious counseling, peer support, and self-help materials; EMERGENCY.

Summary of Amendment: House Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions, except specify that "therapy or psychotherapy services" are services provided by a licensed professional and do not include self-help materials and educational resources; make technical corrections.

Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 1 -- L. Willner

Summary Retain original provisions, except remove prohibitions on artificial intelligence directly interacting with clients and detecting emotions or mental states.

Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 2 -- K. Banta

Summary Retain original provisions, except delete the definition of "department" and replace the references to "department" with "relevant board."