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MA AI Healthcare Act

Massachusetts Act Relative to the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Decision-Making (SB 2632)

Prohibits AI from making independent therapeutic decisions in mental or behavioral health settings. Requires licensed professional review of all AI treatment plans and patient interactions.

Jurisdiction

Massachusetts

Enacted

Pending

Effective

TBD

Enforcement

Massachusetts Department of Public Health; relevant professional licensing boards

Reported favorably by Senate Committee on Advanced Information Technology on October 16, 2025. Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing. 194th General Court.

Massachusetts General Court

Why It Matters

Sets clear boundaries for AI role in mental health. Similar to Pennsylvania HB 1993 and Illinois WOPR Act. Establishes human-in-the-loop requirement for therapeutic AI.

Recent Developments

Committee reported favorably October 2025. Part of broader healthcare AI regulation package. Still in legislative process as of January 2026.

At a Glance

Applies to

AI CompanionMental Health App

Who Must Comply

  • Healthcare providers using AI in Massachusetts
  • Mental health practitioners
  • Behavioral health service providers
  • AI system developers offering mental health services

Obligations fall on:

Safety Provisions

  • AI cannot make independent therapeutic decisions
  • Licensed professional must review all AI treatment plans
  • Human oversight required for all AI patient interactions in behavioral health
  • Applies specifically to mental and behavioral health settings

Compliance & Enforcement

Penalties

license revocation

License revocation

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Massachusetts

Focus Areas

Mental health & crisis
Algorithmic accountability
Active safeguards required

Cite This

APA

Massachusetts. (n.d.). Massachusetts Act Relative to the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Decision-Making (SB 2632).

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Last updated January 23, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.