Doctors Not AI Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
The Doctors Not AI Act of 2026 would restrict how artificial intelligence can be used when health insurance plans decide whether to deny or limit coverage for care. Under the bill, adverse benefit determinations involving clinical judgment—such as decisions about medical necessity, appropriateness, or level of care—could not be issued directly by an AI system or dictated by its output. Instead, such decisions would have to be made by a licensed health care professional with relevant training and experience, who must exercise independent clinical judgment rather than defer to AI recommendations. If AI was used in the process, plans would have to disclose that fact and describe its role in the denial notice, and keep supporting documentation available to the patient. The bill also treats AI-based utilization review as a "treatment limitation" for purposes of existing mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements, requiring insurers to provide information enabling comparison with medical/surgical benefits.
The bill applies to group health plans and insurers offering group or individual coverage, amending the Public Health Service Act, ERISA, and the Internal Revenue Code. It primarily affects insurers, employer-sponsored plans, and the patients and clinicians involved in coverage appeals and denials.
Introduced September 1, 2026, by Rep. Greg Landsman with several cosponsors, the bill has been referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce. It would need committee consideration, House and Senate passage, and the President's signature to become law. If enacted, its changes would take effect for plan years beginning at least 12 months after enactment.
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Timeline
1 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10210 do?
- The Doctors Not AI Act of 2026 would restrict how artificial intelligence can be used when health insurance plans decide whether to deny or limit coverage for care. Under the bill, adverse benefit determinations involving clinical judgment—such as decisions about medical necessity, appropriateness, or level of care—could not be issued directly by an AI system or dictated by its output. Instead, such decisions would have to be made by a licensed health care professional with relevant training and experience, who must exercise independent clinical judgment rather than defer to AI recommendations. If AI was used in the process, plans would have to disclose that fact and describe its role in the denial notice, and keep supporting documentation available to the patient. The bill also treats AI-based utilization review as a "treatment limitation" for purposes of existing mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements, requiring insurers to provide information enabling comparison with medical/surgical benefits. The bill applies to group health plans and insurers offering group or individual coverage, amending the Public Health Service Act, ERISA, and the Internal Revenue Code. It primarily affects insurers, employer-sponsored plans, and the patients and clinicians involved in coverage appeals and denials. Introduced September 1, 2026, by Rep. Greg Landsman with several cosponsors, the bill has been referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce. It would need committee consideration, House and Senate passage, and the President's signature to become law. If enacted, its changes would take effect for plan years beginning at least 12 months after enactment.
- Has H.R. 10210 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10210. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10210?
- H.R. 10210 was sponsored by Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] (D-OH), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10210?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (1 Sep 2026).
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