Modern Healthcare (8/26, Perna, Subscription Publication) reports, “State legislators are moving quickly to regulate artificial intelligence in healthcare, particularly in the mental health arena.” With “federal legislation of AI unlikely during President…Trump’s administration, states are moving ahead with their own laws as the hype over the technology permeates all areas of healthcare.” States such as “Illinois, Nevada and Texas have already passed a handful of laws.” According to Modern Healthcare, “consulting firm Manatt Health said there are more than 250 additional AI bills under consideration across 46 states that could use these early adopters as a roadmap.”
Related Links:
— “States move legislation on AI-enabled mental health, prior auth,” Gabriel Perna, Modern Healthcare, August26 , 2025