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Use of Artificial Intelligence by Healthcare Providers Notification Act

Rhode Island | S 2570 / H 7538

Year Enacted
2026
Date Signed
Jun 22, 2026
n.a. (became law June 22, 2026)
Effective Date
Jun 22, 2026
June 22, 2026 (upon passage)
Status
Enacted
Enacted

Categories

Provider Disclosure & Consent

Key Requirements

Adds Chapter 106 to Title 23 of the General Laws. Providers and facilities that use AI to document in-person or telehealth visits must notify patients of that use, and at the conclusion of the visit must review the AI-generated documentation for accuracy.

Regulated Parties

All licensed healthcare providers and healthcare facilities in Rhode Island

Enforcement

No enforcement agency or penalties stated

Sources

Official https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7538.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

Senate companion S 2570 Substitute A is the enacted vehicle (introduced Feb 13, 2026; passed Senate June 10, passed House June 11; became law June 22, 2026). Public law number n.a.

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