State Health AI Law Tracker/New Mexico
New Mexico 16.27.18.24 NMAC · AI therapy / mental health chatbots · Effective
Counseling and therapy practice standards for AI
Effective November 18, 2025
What the law does
New Mexico administrative rule 16.27.18.24 sets professional standards for counselors and therapists who use AI. Clients must give informed consent covering purpose and risks, and may opt out without harm to their care. Practitioners keep human oversight, must train on tool limits, follow privacy law, and only use tools shown to be accurate for the intended purpose. The amended rule took effect November 18, 2025.
- State
- New Mexico
- Bill number
- 16.27.18.24 NMAC
- Topic
- AI therapy / mental health chatbots
- Status
- Effective
- Date enacted
- March 18, 2025
- Date effective
- November 18, 2025
- Applies to
- Providers, Vendors
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