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Oversight of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Mental Health Care Act

Rhode Island | S 2197 / H 7349

Year Enacted
2026
Date Signed
N/A
n.a. (signed by Governor McKee in June 2026)
Effective Date
Jun 22, 2026
Status
Enacted
Enacted

Categories

Mental Health & Psychotherapy Provider Disclosure & Consent

Key Requirements

Establishes permitted and restricted uses of AI in mental health care. Before using AI tools designed to simulate emotional attachment, or AI companions used for supplementary support or therapeutic communication where a session is recorded or transcribed, providers must inform the client or legal representative in writing of the AI use and its specific purpose and obtain consent.

Regulated Parties

Psychotherapy and mental health care providers licensed in Rhode Island

Enforcement

Director of the Department of Health may investigate violations (per introduced text)

Sources

Official https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7349.pdf
Secondary https://www.nixonpeabody.com/insights/alerts/2026/07/20/rhode-island-joins-the-wave-of-states-regulating-ai-in-healthcare-and-ai-companion-tools

Notes

Nixon Peabody identifies the enacted vehicle as S 2197 with an effective date of June 22, 2026; Manatt cites the House companion H 7349 (effective 6/22/2026). Public law number n.a.

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