The Illinois AI Therapy Law, formally the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (HB 1806, Public Act 104-0054), makes Illinois one of the first states to ban AI-only therapy. It took effect immediately on signing and has been in effect since August 1, 2025.
What the Illinois AI Therapy Law Bans
No individual or company may offer therapy or psychotherapy services to the public in Illinois unless the services are conducted by a licensed professional. AI chatbots cannot make independent therapeutic decisions, interact directly with clients in therapeutic communication, generate treatment plans without licensed professional review, or detect emotions or mental states as a substitute for care.
What AI Can Still Do
Licensed professionals can still use AI for administrative and supplementary support, so scheduling, documentation, and similar back-office uses remain open. The line falls at the clinical relationship itself.
The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation enforces the law with civil penalties up to 10,000 dollars per violation. Companies offering wellness or chatbot products to Illinois users should verify their tools stay on the support side of that line.
Source: Illinois General Assembly: HB 1806
Report a violation: If you believe a business is violating this law, you can file a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
