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AI Summary
The bill regulates AI use in mental health care in Rhode Island, with specific details to be confirmed.
Business Impact
If you use AI in mental health care in Rhode Island, you must comply with new regulations or face penalties.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
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What This Means
This bill aims to establish a regulatory framework for AI use in mental health care treatments. It will affect providers utilizing AI technologies, with specific details to be confirmed.
Key Provisions
- Establishes regulations for AI use in mental health treatments.
- Specifies details for providers using AI, with compliance requirements, definitions, provisions, and enforcement mechanisms to be confirmed.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to House Health & Human Services
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 8)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| David Tikoian D | Sponsor | SD-022 |
| John Burke D | Sponsor | SD-009 |
| Lori Urso D | Sponsor | SD-008 |
| Louis Dipalma D | Sponsor | SD-012 |
| Samuel Zurier D | Sponsor | SD-003 |
Roll Call Votes
S ·
Passage ·
May 21, 2026
36 Yea
0 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Senate Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Tech: Passage of Sub A ·
May 14, 2026
4 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Senate Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Tech: Be held for further study ·
Mar 24, 2026
7 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Ensure compliance with AI regulations in mental health care
Who: Mental health care providers
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Who: Mental health care providers
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
The bill outlines regulations for mental health care providers using AI technologies. The full bill text is needed to confirm the presence of any compliance requirements, penalties, enforcement mechanisms, and specific provisions and definitions related to AI.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View S2197 on official legislature website →
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