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Rhode Island|S2197

Establishes regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments.

Chamber 1

Summary

This bill establishes regulatory requirements for the use of artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments in Rhode Island. It creates oversight mechanisms to govern how AI technology can be deployed by mental health providers and healthcare facilities. The legislation aims to ensure that AI tools used in behavioral healthcare, developmental disability services, and hospitals meet safety and quality standards for patient care.

Sponsor

DLori Urso

Last action

Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)

May 21, 2026

Topics

AI Safety & Risk ManagementHealthcare AI

Co-sponsors (7)

DDavid Tikoian,DSamuel Zurier,DJohn Burke,DVictoria Gu,RThomas Paolino,DLouis Dipalma,DStefano Famiglietti

Legislative history

May 21, 2026S

Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)

May 15, 2026S

Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)

May 14, 2026S

Committee recommends passage of Sub A

May 13, 2026S

Proposed Substitute

May 12, 2026S

Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)

Mar 24, 2026S

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20, 2026S

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

Jan 23, 2026S

Introduced, referred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol