Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2195
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPANION MODELS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Appollonio (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- Zurier (Democratic)
- Paolino (Republican)
- DiPalma (Democratic)
- Gu (Democratic)
- Urso (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 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| May 21, 2026 Senate | Passage | 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 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence - 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 as amended in concurrence - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026) - May 22, 2026 · House
05/22/2026 Referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology - May 21, 2026 · Senate
05/21/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) - May 15, 2026 · Senate
05/15/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026) - May 14, 2026 · Legislature
05/14/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - May 13, 2026 · Legislature
05/13/2026 Proposed Substitute - May 12, 2026 · Legislature
05/12/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026) - Mar 24, 2026 · Legislature
03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 20, 2026 · Legislature
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol