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HB 281 (2026): Use of Artificial Intelligence in Psychological, Clinical, Counseling, and Therapy Services
2026 Florida Legislature, regular session · filed 2026-03-13 · Latest: Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
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Official short title
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Psychological, Clinical, Counseling, and Therapy Services
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Official text
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Psychological, Clinical, Counseling, and Therapy Services
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Authors: Rep. Hunschofsky, Trabulsy
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Words on this page, explained (2)
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Computer systems that do tasks that usually need human judgment, such as recognizing images, understanding language or making predictions. Laws about AI often cover how it is used, tested, disclosed or limited.
- Veto
- The power of a president or governor to reject a bill passed by the legislature. Lawmakers can override a veto with a large enough vote (two-thirds of each chamber in Congress).
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Record st-fl-2026-hb281 · catalog st-fl-flsenate-bills · updated 2026-11-03 by psicol fl-bills