AI Consent & Policy Kit for Therapists by Mind the Model

California AI rules for therapists

What California requires of mental health clinicians who use AI note-takers, scribes or other AI tools, with sources.

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Laws that apply in California

LawStatusEffectiveWhat it covers
SB 1119 (Adam's Law), companion chatbots and childrenEnacted, not yet in effectJan 1, 2027; most duties Jul 1, 2027Expands California's requirements for companion chatbots when used by children; operators must determine every user's age or apply minor-specific protections to everyone.
SB 243 (companion chatbots)In effectJanuary 1, 2026Companion chatbot operators must provide AI-identity disclosures and suicide and self-harm protocols, plus some protections when the operator knew a user was a minor.

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Not legal advice. General information checked against the linked sources. Have an attorney licensed in California review documents before you rely on them.