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AI Summary
SB 2195 mandates specific safety features for AI companions, addressing user harm expressions and notifying users of AI's lack of emotions.
Business Impact
If you develop AI companions, you must include safety features and user notifications.
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— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
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— 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
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Affected Industries
What This Means
Rhode Island's SB 2195 proposes specific safety measures for AI companions, focusing on user-expressed harm and informing users of AI's emotional limitations.
Key Provisions
- Addressing suicidal ideation and potential harm expressed by users.
- Notification requirement that AI companions lack human emotions.
Latest Legislative Action
05/22/2026 Referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 7)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Appollonio | Primary |
| DiPalma | Primary |
| Gu | Primary |
| Murray | Primary |
| Paolino | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Implement safety features addressing user harm.
Who: Developers of AI companion technology.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified.
Who: Developers of AI companion technology.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified.
Notify users that AI companions do not have human emotions.
Who: Developers and operators of AI companion technology.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified.
Who: Developers and operators of AI companion technology.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
SB 2195 aims to introduce additional safety features for AI companion models. The bill requires these technologies to address expressions of suicidal ideation and potential physical or financial harm to others by users. Additionally, it mandates that users be informed that AI companions do not possess human emotions.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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