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RI H7119: Requires DOA provide inventory of all state agencies using artificial intelligence (AI); establishes a 13 member permanent commission to monitor the …

Introduced Rhode Island · 2026 session

Last verified Oct 13, 2026 · official bill text

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Requires DOA provide inventory of all state agencies using artificial intelligence (AI); establishes a 13 member permanent commission to monitor the use of AI in state government and makes recommendations for state government policy and other decisions.

In one paragraph

Rhode Island H 7119 (2026), the Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act as introduced on January 15, 2026, would require the department of administration to inventory all systems that employ artificial intelligence and make each inventory public on the state's open data portal. It would create a permanent 13-member artificial intelligence commission within that department. The text says it takes effect upon passage and has no penalties section.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

No duties for businesses unless enacted. If enacted, it would apply to state agencies and the department of administration, not private businesses.

Key provisions

  1. Department of administration 'shall conduct an inventory of all systems that employ artificial intelligence' and publish it on the open data portal (42-169-3)
  2. Department must perform ongoing assessments so that no system results in unlawful discrimination or disparate impact (42-169-3(b))
  3. Beginning February 1, 2028, no state agency may implement an AI system unless it has performed an impact assessment (42-169-4(b))
  4. Establishes a permanent commission of thirteen members within the department of administration, appointed within 45 days of the effective date (42-169-5, 42-169-6)
  5. Commission must meet at least six times per calendar year and submit an annual report by December 31
  6. First inventory due December 31, 2027 and annually after; ongoing discrimination assessments begin February 1, 2028 (42-169-3)
  7. No penalties section; the text says it takes effect upon passage

Latest legislative action

Apr 8, 2026. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in GovernmentAI TransparencyAutomated Decision-Making

Affected industries

Government

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