S2195Rhode Island2026 sessionPassed / Enacted
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.
Plain-language summary
Creates additional safety requirements for AI companion technology providers, including features addressing user suicidal ideation and potential physical or financial harm to others, and requires notification that the AI companion does not have human emotions.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Jan 23, 2026
SIntroduced, referred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol
Mar 20, 2026
SScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
Mar 24, 2026
SCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
May 12, 2026
SScheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
May 13, 2026
SProposed Substitute
May 14, 2026
SCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
May 15, 2026
SPlaced on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)
May 21, 2026
SSenate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
May 22, 2026
HReferred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology
Jun 2, 2026
HScheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)
Jun 4, 2026
HCommittee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence
Jun 5, 2026
HPlaced on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
Jun 8, 2026
HHouse passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
Jun 18, 2026
STransmitted to Governor
Jun 22, 2026
SSigned by Governor
Progress
Introduced
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into lawJun 22, 2026
Sponsors
LU
Sen. Lori Urso (D)Prime sponsor
VG
Sen. Victoria Gu (D)
LD
Sen. Louis Dipalma (D)
TP
Sen. Thomas Paolino (R)
SZ
Sen. Samuel Zurier (D)
MM
Sen. Melissa Murray (D)
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