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Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does not have human emotions.

AI Summary

The Rhode Island bill mandates safety features for AI companions, addressing user expressions of suicidal ideation and harm, and clarifies that AI lacks human emotions.

Business Impact

If you develop or deploy AI companion technology in Rhode Island, you must implement safety features and disclose emotional limitations by the effective date or face penalties.

State
Rhode Island
Bill Number
S2195
Status
In Committee
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
May 22, 2026
Last Verified
May 28, 2026
Data Updated
May 28, 2026
Version
v3
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

Technology Mental Health Finance

What This Means

This Rhode Island bill, under the COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS, aims to enhance the safety of AI companion technologies by requiring developers to address user expressions of suicidal ideation and potential harm. It also mandates clear communication that AI companions do not possess human emotions. Businesses involved in AI technology will need to adapt their products to comply with these new regulations.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology

Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 7)

Name Role District
Sponsor SD-008
Sponsor SD-012
Sponsor SD-024
Sponsor SD-029
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

Implement safety features addressing suicidal ideation and harm.
Who: Developers of AI companion technology
Penalty: To be determined based on enforcement provisions.
Notify users that AI companions lack human emotions.
Who: Developers of AI companion technology
Penalty: To be determined based on enforcement provisions.

Related & Companion Bills

Rhode Island H7350 — Creates additional safety features for AI companion technol… → Rhode Island SB 2195 — AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVI… → Rhode Island HB 7350 — AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVI… → New York A06767 — Prohibits the provision of an artificial intelligence compa… → Illinois SB 3384 — AI COMPANION MODEL SAFETY ACT →

Full Legal Analysis

The Rhode Island bill, part of the COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS, requires AI companion technology to include specific safety features that address user expressions of suicidal ideation and potential physical or financial harm to others. Developers of such technologies must implement these features and ensure that users are notified that AI companions lack human emotions. Compliance is essential for businesses operating in this space.

Official Source

Official Bill Text
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Affected Industries

Technology Mental Health Finance

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