Medium urgency

CO HB26-1195: Psychotherapy Artificial Intelligence Restrictions

Detected August 12, 2026 · in Healthcare AI Regulation (FDA / ONC)

Colorado HB26-1195 introduces new restrictions on the use of AI in psychotherapy, requiring compliance measures for affected businesses.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Healthcare AI Regulation (FDA / ONC) space on August 12, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Health systems, medical device companies, health tech startups, and digital health compliance teams operating in Colorado that use AI in psychotherapy. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the available information; check the bill text for effective date.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Healthcare AI Regulation (FDA / ONC) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

New restrictions on the use of AI in psychotherapy, likely including requirements for transparency, oversight, or limitations on autonomous decision-making.

Who it affects

Health systems, medical device companies, health tech startups, and digital health compliance teams operating in Colorado that use AI in psychotherapy.

What you must do

Review current AI-based psychotherapy tools and practices to ensure compliance with the new restrictions; implement any necessary changes to algorithms, workflows, or disclosures.

Deadline

Not specified in the available information; check the bill text for effective date.

Source: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills

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