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AI Summary
HB 7350 proposes safety features for AI companions, including addressing suicidal ideation, and mandates clear notification to users about AI's lack of human emotions.
Business Impact
If you use AI companions, you must implement safety features and notify users of emotional limitations by January 1, 2025, 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
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Affected Industries
What This Means
HB 7350 in Rhode Island proposes adding safety features to AI companion technology, including methods for addressing suicidal ideation and potential harm. It mandates clear user notification about AI's lack of human emotions.
Key Provisions
- Proposes safety features for AI companions, including addressing user-expressed suicidal ideation.
- Addresses potential physical or financial harm expressed by users.
- Requires clear notification that AI companions do not possess human emotions.
Latest Legislative Action
04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 29)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Abney | Primary |
| Baginski | Primary |
| Bennett | Primary |
| Blazejewski | Primary |
| Caldwell | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Implement safety features addressing user concerns
Who: Developers and providers of AI companion technologies
Deadline: To be determined
Who: Developers and providers of AI companion technologies
Deadline: To be determined
Notify users about the lack of human emotions in AI companions
Who: Developers and providers of AI companion technologies
Deadline: To be determined
Who: Developers and providers of AI companion technologies
Deadline: To be determined
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
HB 7350 in Rhode Island proposes the introduction of additional safety features for AI companion technology. The bill includes addressing situations where users express suicidal ideation and potential physical or financial harm. It requires that users be informed, through clear and conspicuous notifications, that AI companions do not possess human emotions.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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