New York Senate Bill S8484 aims to regulate the application of artificial intelligence in therapy or psychotherapy services. The bill prohibits AI assistance in supplementary support for recorded or transcribed sessions unless the patient is explicitly informed of the specific purpose and provides consent [1]. Penalties are established for violations, while religious counseling, peer-support, and self-help materials are excluded from these provisions [2].

Who does S8484 affect?

Companies providing therapy or psychotherapy services in New York State would be directly affected. This includes healthcare providers and platforms utilizing AI for supplementary support in recorded or transcribed sessions. Excluded categories include religious counseling, peer-support, self-help materials, and educational resources, narrowing the scope of direct application.

What is the current status of S8484?

As of the last published update, S8484 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "in committee".

Where can I find the primary source for S8484?

The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/S8484. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill.

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S8484 — NY, US

S8484 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. This bill would introduce patient notification and consent requirements for AI use in recorded therapy sessions [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-08-20.

Status & timeline

Regulatory stage: committee
Bill status: in committee
Authority / governing body: New York State Senate
Chamber: senate
Document type: legislation

Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in Senate Committee.

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Full obligation matrix

Actor	Obligation	Deadline	Source
provider	Inform patients of the specific purpose of artificial intelligence use when assisting in providing supplementary support during recorded or transcribed therapy/psychotherapy sessions.	—	—
provider	Obtain patient consent for the use of artificial intelligence to assist in providing supplementary support during recorded or transcribed therapy/psychotherapy sessions.	—	—

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Enforcement risk score

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Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.

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Role-based compliance checklist

compliance_officer Review current AI use in therapy and psychotherapy services in New York, especially for recorded or transcribed sessions.
general_counsel Develop clear patient disclosure processes for AI use in supplementary support, detailing the specific purpose of the AI.
compliance_officer Implement a robust patient consent mechanism for any AI use assisting in recorded or transcribed therapy sessions.

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Vendor impact assessment

Vendor risk class: high
Procurement categories: healthcare_ai

Vendors providing AI solutions for therapy or psychotherapy in New York must support explicit patient consent and clear disclosure regarding the AI's role and data handling, especially when sessions are recorded or transcribed.

Sample vendor questions

How does your AI system assist in therapy or psychotherapy services, specifically for supplementary support?
Does your AI system record or transcribe session data? If so, what data is collected and how is it used?
What mechanisms do you provide to help our organization obtain and record patient consent for AI use as required by law?
What are your data privacy and security protocols for patient data processed by your AI system?
How does your system facilitate transparency about the AI's specific purpose to patients?

Intelligence briefs (2)

legislation in_committee 8/20/2025

NY S8484: Regulating AI Use in Therapy and Psychotherapy Services

This bill would introduce patient notification and consent requirements for AI use in recorded therapy sessions [1].

This development bears on deployer obligations for transparency and consent in AI-assisted healthcare services.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in Senate Committee.

Primary source →

legislation floor_vote 8/20/2025

NY S8484: Regulating AI Use in Therapy and Psychotherapy Services

The bill introduces explicit patient consent requirements for AI use in recorded or transcribed therapy sessions [1].

This establishes specific deployer obligations for patient consent in New York State healthcare AI applications, particularly for sensitive personal data.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently on the Senate Floor Calendar, effective date pending enactment.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S8484?: New York Senate Bill S8484 aims to regulate the application of artificial intelligence in therapy or psychotherapy services. The bill prohibits AI assistance in supplementary support for recorded or transcribed sessions unless the patient is explicitly informed of the specific purpose and provides consent [1]. Penalties are established for violations, while religious counseling, peer-support, and self-help materials are excluded from these provisions [2]. Primary source →
Why does S8484 matter?: This development bears on deployer obligations for transparency and consent in AI-assisted healthcare services. Primary source →
Who does S8484 affect?: Companies providing therapy or psychotherapy services in New York State would be directly affected. This includes healthcare providers and platforms utilizing AI for supplementary support in recorded or transcribed sessions. Excluded categories include religious counseling, peer-support, self-help materials, and educational resources, narrowing the scope of direct application. Primary source →
What are the key dates for S8484?: No fixed deadline — currently in Senate Committee. Primary source →
What is the current status of S8484?: As of the last published update, S8484 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "in committee". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for S8484?: The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/S8484. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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This brief is published by AIGI as a regulatory intelligence service. It contains general information about AI laws, regulations, enforcement actions, and policy signals across jurisdictions. It is not legal, compliance, audit, or risk-management advice; it does not establish an attorney-client, advisory, or fiduciary relationship; and it should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional counsel applied to specific facts and circumstances. Where the brief identifies “Issues for Review,” those are observations of questions a reader in a particular role might raise with their own legal, compliance, or risk function — not recommendations to act. AIGI expressly disclaims liability for actions taken or not taken in reliance on this brief. Subscribers in regulated industries should consult licensed professionals authorized to practice in their jurisdiction.

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NY S8484: Regulating AI Use in Therapy and Psychotherapy Services

NY S8484: Regulating AI Use in Therapy and Psychotherapy Services

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