BILL · 2025–26 SESSION
HB 2599: Therapy and psychotherapy
Protecting the integrity of therapy and psychotherapy services.
Summary
- Restricts how licensed providers of therapy and psychotherapy services may use artificial intelligence (AI) as part of such services.
- Prohibits individuals and entities from offering therapy or psychotherapy services to the public, including through the use of AI, unless conducted by a licensed professional.
From the House Bill Analysis 2026 (HB 2599), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 21, 2026
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Shelley Kloba (D-1)
- Introduced
- January 21, 2026 in the House
- Last action
- January 21, 2026
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to protecting the integrity of therapy and psychotherapy services;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Shelley Kloba (D-1)
9 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 2599 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2599 (2019–20) Multiple handicaps, children
- HB 2599 (2017–18) Long-range planning fees
- HB 2599 (2015–16) Freight mobility bd. funding
- HB 2599 (2013–14) Pedestrians along roadways
- HB 2599 (2011–12) Pain management rules
- HB 2599 (2009–10) Stock watering/groundwater
- HB 2599 (2007–08) Disability history
- HB 2599 (2005–06) Construction contractors