NV AB 406
Nevada AB 406 (AI Mental Health Restrictions)
PROHIBITION on AI systems providing professional mental/behavioral healthcare without licensed professional oversight. AI cannot independently diagnose or provide therapy.
Jurisdiction
Nevada
Enacted
Pending
Effective
Jul 1, 2025
Enforcement
Nevada State Board of Examiners for healthcare professions
Why It Matters
PROHIBITION, not regulation. AI that resembles therapy (counseling, diagnosis) cannot serve Nevada in that capacity. Fundamentally different from CA/NY which regulate rather than ban.
At a Glance
Applies to
Requires
Who Must Comply
- Any entity offering AI mental health services to Nevada residents
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- PROHIBITION on AI systems providing professional mental/behavioral healthcare
- AI cannot diagnose mental health conditions independently
- AI cannot provide psychotherapy or counseling independently
- Licensed professional oversight required for any mental health AI
- Exemption: AI tools used BY licensed professionals as support
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
$15K/violation; license revocation
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Nevada
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Nevada. (2025). Nevada AB 406 (AI Mental Health Restrictions).
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Last updated February 17, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.