Healthy Technology Act of 2025
Healthy Technology Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Healthy Technology Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Healthy Technology Act of 2025 would allow artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems to legally prescribe medications. Currently, only licensed healthcare practitioners like doctors and nurse practitioners can write prescriptions. This bill would change that by permitting AI systems to prescribe drugs if they meet two conditions: they are authorized by state law to do so, and they are approved by federal agencies that oversee medical devices and products. **Who It Affects:** This bill would potentially affect patients who receive care, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and technology developers creating medical AI systems.
It could also impact state medical boards that license healthcare professionals, as states would have authority to decide whether to allow AI prescribing within their borders. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (as of early 2025), meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative David Schweikert, a Republican from Arizona.
CRS Official Summary
Healthy Technology Act of 2025 This bill establishes that artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning technology may be eligible to prescribe drugs.Currently, certain drugs may be dispensed only upon a prescription provided by a practitioner licensed by law to administer the drug. Under this bill, an AI or machine learning technology may qualify as such a prescribing practitioner if the technology is (1) authorized by state law to prescribe the drug involved; and (2) approved, cleared, or authorized under certain federal provisions pertaining to medical devices and products.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.