Bill regulating AI in determining health coverage passes Alabama Senate committee

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 353

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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An Alabama Senate committee Wednesday approved a bill that would regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in determining health care coverage.

SB 63, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, does not ban the use of AI when health insurers determine what is and is not covered by health insurance plans. It requires a health care professional to make the final decision when coverage is denied.

“If it’s approved, then there won’t be another …

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