Rhode Island Senate Bill 2197
Session 2026
AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT
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
2197
State
Rhode Island
Session
2026
Motion Text
Passage
Senate Roll Call Votes
Other
Appollonio, Jr.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Madam President
Yes
Yes
Summary
Establishes regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments.
2197 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 Health & Human Services
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 4:38:46 PM
Record Updated
Jun 23, 2026 1:19:37 AM