Maine: AI health lawsYour state
2 entries on the map: 2 in force.
Maine's AI rules reach physicians who provide therapy and anyone using an AI chatbot with consumers.
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LD 2082, in force since July 29, 2026, bars offering therapy to the public, including through AI, without a licensed professional, and bars a physician providing therapy from letting AI make independent therapeutic decisions or interact therapeutically with clients; AI-generated treatment plans need the physician's review and approval, and AI support for a recorded or transcribed session requires written notice and client consent. LD 1727, in force since Sept. 24, 2025, has no health care exception: anyone using an AI chatbot with consumers in trade and commerce must clearly disclose that it is not human when it could mislead a reasonable consumer. Maine has no statute on insurers' AI use in claim decisions, no insurance AI bulletin and no comprehensive privacy law; LD 1301, on AI claim denials, died Jan. 27, 2026, LD 2162, on minors' AI companions, died April 29, 2026, and LD 1822, a consumer privacy bill, died April 13, 2026.
Patient disclosure of AI use
LD 1727, Public Law 2025, chapter 294, An Act to Ensure Transparency in Consumer Transactions Involving Artificial Intelligence
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Also relevant here: LD 2082, Public Law 2025, chapter 687, An Act to Regulate the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Providing Certain Mental Health Services (under mental health AI).
Mental health AI
LD 2082, Public Law 2025, chapter 687, An Act to Regulate the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Providing Certain Mental Health Services
Nothing in these categories was found in the review of Nov. 4, 2026: payer and utilization review AI; clinical decision and chatbot limits; data and privacy.
Failed or withdrawn bills (3)
LD 1301 (SP 531), An Act to Prohibit the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Denial of Health Insurance Claims
LD 1822 (HP 1220), An Act to Enact the Maine Online Data Privacy Act
LD 2162 (HP 1451), An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artificial Intelligence Companions
What applies to me in Maine: physician, practice owner, hospital.
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