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AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT
AI Summary
SB 2197 addresses AI in mental health care. Specific regulations and oversight mechanisms will be detailed upon reviewing the full bill text.
Business Impact
If you use AI in mental health care in Rhode Island, you must comply with oversight regulations by the effective date or face penalties.
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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
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What This Means
SB 2197 introduces regulations for AI in mental health care. Specific oversight mechanisms and ethical considerations will be detailed upon reviewing the full bill text.
Key Provisions
- Proposes oversight for AI use in mental health care. Full bill text is needed for details on specific regulatory measures.
Latest Legislative Action
05/22/2026 Referred to House Health & Human Services
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 8)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Burke | Primary |
| DiPalma | Primary |
| Famiglietti | Primary |
| Gu | Primary |
| Paolino | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Implement best practices for AI use in mental health care
Who: Mental health providers
Deadline: To be determined
Penalty: To be determined
Who: Mental health providers
Deadline: To be determined
Penalty: To be determined
Ensure transparency in AI decision-making processes
Who: Mental health providers
Deadline: To be determined
Penalty: To be determined
Who: Mental health providers
Deadline: To be determined
Penalty: To be determined
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Full Legal Analysis
SB 2197 proposes oversight for AI technologies in mental health care. A comprehensive analysis of the proposed regulations requires the full bill text.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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