Newsom vetoes California bill limiting AI use in therapy

Oct 1, 2026 · Issue 9 · 4 sources, 4 articles

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill restricting AI in therapy, which the Senate passed unanimously and the Assembly with a single vote against. Senator Steve Padilla said the decision allows dangerous chatbots to be used for therapy.

Narrative: The chatbot has become the people's therapist

Sources

• Newsom vetoes California bill limiting AI in therapy | Sacramento Beesacbee.com · Oct 1, 2026
• Newsom Vetoes AI Therapy Bill SB 903, Signs Clinical AI Limitspromptandpower.com · Oct 3, 2026
• Governor Newsom Allows Dangerous Chatbots to Provide Therapy | California State Senator Steve Padillasd18.senate.ca.gov · Oct 1, 2026
• Governor Newsom Allows Dangerous Chatbots to Provide Therapyeinpresswire.com · Oct 2, 2026

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