Rhode Island Senate Bill 2195
Session 2026
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPANION MODELS
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jun 22, 2026
First Action
Jan 23, 2026
Latest Action
Jun 22, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
2195
State
Rhode Island
Session
2026
Motion Text
Passage
Senate Roll Call Votes
Other
Appollonio, Jr.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Madam President
Yes
Yes
Summary
Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does not have human emotions.
2195 SUB A as amended
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06/22/2026
Office of the Governor
06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
06/18/2026
Office of the Governor
06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
06/08/2026
House
06/08/2026 House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
06/05/2026
House
06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
06/04/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
06/04/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence
06/02/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
06/02/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)
05/22/2026
House
05/22/2026 Referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology
05/21/2026
Senate
05/21/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
05/15/2026
Senate
05/15/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)
05/14/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/14/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
05/13/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/13/2026 Proposed Substitute
05/12/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/12/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
03/24/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
03/20/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
01/23/2026
Senate
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol
Sources
RI Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Jan 23, 2026 4:38:02 PM
Record Updated
Jun 23, 2026 1:21:04 AM