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  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.