225 ILCS 155/1
Short title
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act. (Source: P.A. 104-54, eff. 8-1-25.)
Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 ILCS 155 — Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act.
Illinois · statute · 225 ILCS 155 · 9 active provisions
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Purpose
Purpose. The purpose of this Act is to safeguard individuals seeking therapy or psychotherapy services by ensuring these services are delivered by qualified, licensed, or certified professionals. This Act is intended to protect consumers from unlicensed or unqualified providers, including unregulated artificial intelli…
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Definitions
Definitions. In this Act: "Administrative support" means tasks performed to assist a licensed professional in the delivery of therapy or psychotherapy services that do not involve communication. "Administrative support" includes, but is not limited to, the following: (1) managing appointment scheduling and reminders; (…
225 ILCS 155/15
Permitted use of artificial intelligence
Permitted use of artificial intelligence. (a) As used in this Section, "permitted use of artificial intelligence" means the use of artificial intelligence tools or systems by a licensed professional to assist in providing administrative support or supplementary support in therapy or psychotherapy services where the lic…
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Prohibition on unauthorized therapy services
Prohibition on unauthorized therapy services. (a) An individual, corporation, or entity may not provide, advertise, or otherwise offer therapy or psychotherapy services, including through the use of Internet-based artificial intelligence, to the public in this State unless the therapy or psychotherapy services are cond…
225 ILCS 155/25
Disclosure of records and communications
Disclosure of records and communications. All records kept by a licensed professional and all communications between an individual seeking therapy or psychotherapy services and a licensed professional shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except as required under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilit…
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Enforcement and penalties
Enforcement and penalties. (a) Any individual, corporation, or entity found in violation of this Act shall pay a civil penalty to the Department in an amount not to exceed $10,000 per violation, as determined by the Department, with penalties assessed based on the degree of harm and the circumstances of the violation.…
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Exceptions
Exceptions. This Act does not apply to the following: (1) religious counseling; (2) peer support; and (3) self-help materials and educational resources that are available to the public and do not purport to offer therapy or psychotherapy services. (Source: P.A. 104-54, eff. 8-1-25.)
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Effective date
Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 104-54, eff. 8-1-25.)