RI S2197 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-1)
Status: Passed on June 22 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-06-22 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-1)
Status: Passed on June 22 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-06-22 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [PDF]
Summary
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT - Establishes regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments.
Title
Establishes regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments.
Sponsors
| Sen. Lori Urso [D] | Sen. David Tikoian [D] | Sen. Samuel Zurier [D] | Sen. John Burke [D] |
| Sen. Victoria Gu [D] | Sen. Thomas Paolino [R] | Sen. Louis Dipalma [D] | Sen. Stefano Famiglietti [D] |
Roll Calls
2026-06-04 - House - House Committee on Health & Human Services: Passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence (Y: 13 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2026-05-21 - Senate - Passage (Y: 37 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-05-21 - Senate - Passage (Y: 36 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-05-14 - Senate - Senate Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Tech: Passage of Sub A (Y: 4 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-03-24 - Senate - Senate Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Tech: Be held for further study (Y: 7 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-05-21 - Senate - Passage (Y: 37 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-05-21 - Senate - Passage (Y: 36 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-05-14 - Senate - Senate Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Tech: Passage of Sub A (Y: 4 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-03-24 - Senate - Senate Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Tech: Be held for further study (Y: 7 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | Senate | Signed by Governor |
| 2026-06-18 | Senate | Transmitted to Governor |
| 2026-06-08 | House | House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence |
| 2026-06-05 | House | Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026) |
| 2026-06-04 | House | Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence |
| 2026-06-02 | House | Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026) |
| 2026-05-22 | House | Referred to House Health & Human Services |
| 2026-05-21 | Senate | Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) |
| 2026-05-15 | Senate | Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026) |
| 2026-05-14 | Senate | Committee recommends passage of Sub A |
| 2026-05-13 | Senate | Proposed Substitute |
| 2026-05-12 | Senate | Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026) |
| 2026-03-24 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-03-20 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026) |
| 2026-01-23 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol |
Subjects
Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities And Hospitals
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT
