Mental health professionals urge Newsom to sign AI therapy chatbot bill

Sep 22, 2026 · Issue 8 · 2 sources, 2 articles

Mental health professionals are urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to sign the bill on AI therapy chatbots, while Rula Health has launched Rula CARES, an external council for AI ethics and safety (22 September 2026).

Narrative: The chatbot has become the people's therapist

Sources

• Mental health pros urge Gavin Newsom to sign AI therapy chatbot bill - State Affairs Propro.stateaffairs.com · Sep 22, 2026
• Rula Health Launches Rula CARES, External Council for AI Ethics and Safety in Behavioral Health – Health Technology Nethealthtechnologynet.com · Sep 22, 2026

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