New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8484: Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of therapy or psychotherapy services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8484 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on August 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of therapy or psychotherapy services. Primary sponsor: Kristen Gonzalez (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): COMMITTED TO RULES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of therapy or psychotherapy services by prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence to assist in providing supplementary support where the session is recorded or transcribed unless the patient is informed of the specific purpose of such use and consents of such use; establishes penalties for violations of such provisions; excludes religious counseling, peer-support, and self-help materials and educational resources from such provisions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristen Gonzalez | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 59 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- COMMITTED TO RULES
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.922
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO RULES