Nevada AI mental-health restrictions (AB 406)

Summary

AI providers may not say or imply that an AI system can provide professional mental or behavioral health care, and may not offer a system programmed to do what would be professional care if a person did it. Licensed providers may use AI only for administrative support, not to give care directly. Public schools may not use AI to do the job of a school counselor, psychologist or social worker.

Who must comply

Anyone who operates or provides an AI system for use in Nevada; licensed mental and behavioral health providers.

What you must disclose

No AI notice is required. Do not market or present AI as a mental-health provider or as able to give professional care.

When: Ongoing.

Other duties

• Providers must independently review AI-generated reports or session notes for accuracy.

Exemptions

• Administrative uses (scheduling, billing, records, session notes) by licensed providers.
• Self-help materials that do not claim to offer professional care.

Penalties

Up to $15,000 per violation.

Triggered by

Sources

• AB 406 enrolled (Nevada Legislature)
• NRS chapter 433, including NRS 433.084 and 433.567