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RI H7538: Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities to inform patients of the use of artificial intelligence to memorialize patient visits.

Effective Jun 22, 2026 Rhode Island · 2026 session

Last verified Oct 8, 2026 · official bill text

H7538 · 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's H 7538 Sub A adds Chapter 23-106 to the General Laws. Healthcare providers and healthcare facilities that use AI to document in-person or telehealth visits must notify patients of the use of AI for that sole purpose and review the AI-generated documentation for accuracy after the visit. The Senate passed Sub A and the House concurred June 11, 2026; signed June 22, 2026 (Chapter 199); effective upon passage (June 22, 2026).

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

What it means for business

Healthcare providers and facilities in Rhode Island that use AI to document visits must tell patients and review the AI-generated notes for accuracy after each visit.

Key provisions

  1. New chapter 23-106, the Use of Artificial Intelligence by Healthcare Providers Notification Act
  2. Providers and facilities that employ AI to document in-person or telehealth visits must notify patients of the use of AI for that sole purpose
  3. They must also review the AI-generated documentation for accuracy after the visit
  4. Healthcare provider means physicians, physician assistants, dentists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, nursing assistants, or other health professionals licensed by the director of health
  5. AI means technology that can simulate human intelligence, including natural language processing, training language models, reinforcement learning from human feedback and machine learning systems
  6. The text sets no penalty. Signed by the Governor June 22, 2026 (Chapter 199); the act takes effect upon passage, so effective June 22, 2026

Latest legislative action

Jun 22, 2026. Signed by Governor

Sponsors (showing 5 of 10)

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-020
D Sponsor HD-011
D Sponsor HD-059
D Sponsor HD-070
D Sponsor HD-008

Roll call votes

H Passage Apr 16, 2026

64 yea1 nay10 otherPassed

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Topics and industries

Related topics

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Affected industries

Healthcare

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