Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7350
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPANION MODELS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Kazarian (Democratic)
- Baginski (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
- Shanley (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Messier (Democratic)
- Carson (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
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.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:13 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 House | PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 8, 2026 House | AS AMENDED | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 22, 2026
06/22/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence - Jun 8, 2026 · Senate
06/08/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026) - Jun 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) - Jun 5, 2026 · House
06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026) - Jun 4, 2026 · Legislature
06/04/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Proposed Substitute - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026) - Apr 8, 2026 · Legislature
04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026) - Jan 28, 2026 · House
01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology