Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 668: Mental health service providers; use of artificial intelligence system, civil penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 668 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Mental health service providers; use of artificial intelligence system, civil penalty. Primary sponsor: Michelle Lopes Maldonado. It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Communications, Technology and Innovation.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Use of artificial intelligence system by mental health service providers; civil penalty. Permits the use of an artificial intelligence system by mental health service providers for administrative support and supplementary support, as those terms are defined in the bill, and prohibits the use of an artificial intelligence system to provide therapy or counseling services without a mental health service provider. The bill specifies that records kept by mental health service providers must comply with health records privacy requirements; creates an exception for religious counseling, peer support, or self-help materials and educational resources; and establishes a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for violations of the statute.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bonita Anthony | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Barbara Favola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Jackie Glass | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Cliff Hayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| J.R. Henson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Sam Rasoul | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Irene Shin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Communications, Technology and Innovation
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N)
- House subcommittee offered
- Assigned HST sub: Technology and Innovation
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB668)
- Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104644D