United States · Rhode Island

Rhode Island AI laws: what's in force, and what's coming

Rhode Island has no comprehensive AI statute but has enacted targeted laws: a 2025 ban on deceptive synthetic media in election communications within 90 days of an election, and three 2026 laws on AI companion safety, AI in mental health care and notice of AI-assisted clinical documentation. Broader 2026 bills on insurers' use of AI, automated employment decisions, a state-agency AI inventory and AI watermarks did not pass both chambers.

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ApproachSector-specific AI laws (elections, companion chatbots, health care)

Enacted AI laws4

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Checked21 Oct 2026

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Rhode Island's AI laws

Law	Citation	Status	Effective	What it covers
Deceptive and fraudulent synthetic media in election communications	S 816 Sub A / H 5872 Sub A (2025), R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 17-30	In force		Bars candidates, committees and independent spenders from distributing deceptive synthetic media of candidates within 90 days of an election unless disclosed; depicted candidates may sue, with attorneys' fees.
AI companion models	S 2195 Sub A / H 7350 Sub A (2026), new R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 6-63	Enacted, effective later	1 Jan 2027	AI companion operators must run self-harm and suicide protocols, report activations annually to the Attorney General and remind users every three hours they are not talking to a human; civil penalties up to $15,000 per day.
Oversight of AI Technology in Mental Health Care Act	S 2197 Sub A / H 7349 Sub A (2026), new R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 40.1-5.5	In force		Bars AI from providing therapy or making therapeutic decisions, while allowing licensed clinicians to use AI for administrative and supplementary support; EOHHS may issue rules.
Use of AI by Healthcare Providers Notification Act	S 2570 Sub A / H 7538 Sub A (2026)	In force		Providers and facilities that use AI to document in-person or telehealth visits must tell patients and review the AI-generated notes for accuracy.

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