89R16718 EAS-D
By: Bhojani H.B. No. 4455
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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.