States have passed 14 new laws this year regulating the use of AI in healthcare

posted by Kristi Wachter on August 25, 2026

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July 27, 2026

Seven states restricted the use of AI in medical procedure authorizations, and five others prohibited AI chatbots from replacing licensed mental health therapists. Here’s a look at everything that’s been approved in 2026 so far.

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State legislators have heard concerns from both patients and medical professionals about the inappropriate use of AI tools, and so far in 2026 they’ve responded with more than a dozen new laws adopted in 11 different states.

According to the Transparency Coalition’s recently released 2026 Mid-Year State AI Legislation Report, seven states limited the use of AI in medical authorization decisions made by healthcare insurance companies. Five states prohibited the offering of AI chatbot-based therapy services.

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States have passed 14 new laws this year regulating the use of AI in healthcare

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Transparency Coalition

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Bruce Barcott

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