H7349Rhode Island2026 sessionPassed / Enacted
Establishes regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments.
Plain-language summary
Establishes regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments. Creates oversight requirements for AI technology used in behavioral healthcare settings.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Jan 28, 2026
HIntroduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
Feb 19, 2026
HScheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Feb 23, 2026
HMeeting postponed (02/24/2026)
Feb 27, 2026
HScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
Mar 3, 2026
HCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Jun 2, 2026
HScheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)
Jun 2, 2026
HProposed Substitute
Jun 4, 2026
HCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
Jun 5, 2026
HPlaced on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
Jun 8, 2026
HHouse passed Sub A
Jun 8, 2026
SPlaced on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
Jun 10, 2026
SSenate passed Sub A in concurrence
Jun 18, 2026
HTransmitted to Governor
Jun 22, 2026
HSigned by Governor
Progress
Introduced
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into lawJun 22, 2026
Sponsors
TS
Rep. Tina Spears (D)Prime sponsor
LC
Rep. Lauren Carson (D)
MM
Rep. Mary Messier (D)
JS
Rep. June Speakman (D)
ES
Rep. Evan Shanley (D)
HM
Rep. Hagan McEntee (D)
Sources
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