AI limits in mental and behavioral health care

What the law does

Nevada AB 406 bars AI providers from offering systems programmed to deliver professional mental or behavioral health care, or from claiming the system is a therapist or similar clinician. Licensed mental and behavioral health providers may not use AI in direct patient care, though administrative support is allowed if privacy rules are met and outputs are reviewed. Public schools may not use AI to perform school counselor, psychologist, or social worker mental-health duties. Substantive provisions took effect July 1, 2025.