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AI Summary
HB 7538 requires Rhode Island healthcare providers to inform patients about AI use in documenting visits.
Business Impact
If you use AI to document patient visits, you must inform patients.
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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
Rhode Island's HB 7538 mandates that healthcare providers notify patients when artificial intelligence is used to document their visits.
Key Provisions
- Healthcare providers must inform patients of AI usage in memorializing visits.
Latest Legislative Action
06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 10)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bennett | Primary |
| Diaz | Primary |
| Edwards | Primary |
| Felix | Primary |
| Giraldo | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Notify patients about AI usage in documentation
Who: Healthcare providers and facilities
Deadline: Not specified
Who: Healthcare providers and facilities
Deadline: Not specified
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
HB 7538, titled 'AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS NOTIFICATION ACT,' requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities to inform patients about the use of artificial intelligence in memorializing patient visits.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View HB7538 on official legislature website →
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