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Illinois Leads Charge to Ban AI Therapists Nationwide

7/7/2025

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Illinois lawmakers are pushing forward the "Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act," a groundbreaking bill that bans AI therapists. Spearheaded by Rep. Bob Morgan, it ensures that only licensed professionals provide therapeutic services, preventing AI from making independent decisions. This movement is gaining momentum, with New Jersey, New York, and Nevada joining the charge to regulate AI in mental health care.

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Illinois lawmakers are pushing forward the "Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act," a groundbreaking bill that bans AI therapists. Spearheaded by Rep. Bob Morgan, it ensures that only licensed professionals provide therapeutic services, preventing AI from making independent decisions. This movement is gaining momentum, with New Jersey, New York, and Nevada joining the charge to regulate AI in mental health care.