H7350Rhode 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 28, 2026
HIntroduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology
Apr 3, 2026
HScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
Apr 8, 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 as amended (floor amendment)
Jun 8, 2026
SPlaced on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
Jun 10, 2026
SSenate passed Sub A as amended 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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