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RI H7349: Establishes regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments.

Effective Jun 22, 2026 Rhode Island · 2026 session

Last verified Oct 10, 2026 · official bill text

H7349 · where it stands

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  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Jun 22, 2026
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In one paragraph

Rhode Island H 7349 Substitute A (2026), enacted as Chapter 373, the Oversight of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Mental Health Care Act, adds chapter 40.1-5.5. Providers may use AI only for administrative or supplementary support, may not let AI make independent therapeutic decisions or determine treatment plans, and need written patient consent for certain AI use. Only licensed professionals may offer therapy to the public. Enacted June 22, 2026; effective upon passage.

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

What it means for business

Mental health providers must limit AI to administrative or supplementary support, get written consent for certain AI use, and keep clinical decisions with licensed staff. Companies may not offer AI-only therapy to the public.

Key provisions

  1. Therapy offered to the public in Rhode Island, including through internet-based AI, must be conducted by a licensed professional or provider (40.1-5.5-3(b))
  2. Providers may use AI only for administrative support or supplementary support, keeping responsibility for clinical judgement
  3. Providers may not allow AI to 'make independent therapeutic decisions' or 'determine therapeutic recommendations or treatment plans' (40.1-5.5-3(c))
  4. Using emotional-attachment or companion-style AI in recorded or transcribed sessions requires written notice of the use and its purpose and the patient's consent (40.1-5.5-3(a))
  5. Provider records and therapy communications are confidential; confidentiality violations carry penalties under 5-37.3-9 (40.1-5.5-4, -5)
  6. Excludes religious counseling, peer support, public self-help materials, federally cleared AI tools and IRB-approved research; the executive office of health and human services may investigate and make rules
  7. Enacted June 22, 2026 (Chapter 373); the text says it takes effect upon passage

Latest legislative action

Jun 22, 2026. Signed by Governor (Chapter 373)

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