Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2197
AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Famiglietti (Democratic)
- DiPalma (Democratic)
- Paolino (Republican)
- Gu (Democratic)
- Burke (Democratic)
- Zurier (Democratic)
- Tikoian (Democratic)
- Urso (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Establishes regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments.
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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 Health & Human Services - 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