Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island HB 8052

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY--CAUSES OF ACTION

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Cotter (Democratic)
Knight (Democratic)
Caldwell (Democratic)
Carson (Democratic)

Summary

Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary

Provides a civil cause of action for individuals injured by artificial intelligence.

Text versions

8052

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Mar 26, 2026 · Legislature
03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 20, 2026 · Legislature
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)
Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary