TITLE: Relating to the use of artificial intelligence by health care providers.

SUMMARY: Relating to the use of artificial intelligence by health care providers.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the use of artificial intelligence by health care providers. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subtitle H, Title 2, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Chapter 180 to read as follows: CHAPTER 180. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Sec. 180.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Artificial intelligence" means computer software designed to simulate human intelligence through machine learning and perform tasks normally requiring human involvement. (2) "Health care provider" means an individual who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to provide health care services in this state. Sec. 180.002. RULES GOVERNING HEALTH CARE PROVIDER USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. (a) The executive commissioner by rule shall regulate the use of artificial intelligence by health care providers in this state. (b) The rules adopted under Subsection (a) must: (1) address the procedures necessary for a health care provider to responsibly use artificial intelligence in the provision of health care services and in analyzing and understanding health care information; and (2) require a health care provider using artificial intelligence in the provision of health care services to use an automated messaging system when sending a message to the provider's patients that: (A) discloses the health care provider uses artificial intelligence in the provision of health care services; and (B) provides patients with contact information of a health care provider who is available to answer questions or address concerns. SECTION 2. As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Act, the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission shall adopt the rules required by Chapter 180, Health and Safety Code, as added by this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.