# Rhode Island H7349: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT .

Rhode Island H7349, AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT ., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Tina L. Spears (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-06-22 (Signed by Governor — Chapter 373) (as of 2026-11-01).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H7349-2026
- As of: 2026-11-01
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: Rhode Island H7349
- State: Rhode Island
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT .
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-28
- Last action: 2026-06-22, Signed by Governor — Chapter 373
- Sponsor: Tina L. Spears (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (69 yes, 2 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 2

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- New consent rights for AI therapy: benefit, medium. The law sets statewide rules for using AI in therapy. The Department of Health and licensed providers must follow these standards. If your session is recorded or transcribed and the AI acts like a companion, your provider must tell you in writing. You or your guardian must give clear written consen…
- Only licensed therapists; AI can't treat you: mixed, medium. People and companies can offer therapy only if a licensed professional provides it. This includes online and AI services; unlicensed or AI‑only therapy is not allowed. Providers must meet the law’s notice and consent rules before using any AI. AI cannot make therapy decisions, talk with clients, wr…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Tina L. Spears (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jacquelyn M. Baginski (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lauren H. Carson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Megan L. Cotter (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Susan R. Donovan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Katherine S. Kazarian (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carol Hagan McEntee (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Messier (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Evan P. Shanley (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: June Speakman (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-06-08 | House | HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY CARE ACT PASSAGE | pass | 69 | 2 |   |

## Actions (14)

- 2026-06-22: Signed by Governor — Chapter 373 (Governor)
- 2026-06-18: Transmitted to Governor (Governor)
- 2026-06-10: Senate passed Sub A in concurrence (Senate)
- 2026-06-08: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026) (Senate)
- 2026-06-08: House passed Sub A (House)
- 2026-06-05: Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026) (House)
- 2026-06-04: Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 2026-06-02: Proposed Substitute
- 2026-06-02: Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)
- 2026-03-03: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 2026-02-27: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
- 2026-02-23: Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)
- 2026-02-19: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 2026-01-28: Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services (House)

## Bill text

- H7349 - As Introduced, 2026-01-28: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7349.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7349.pdf)
- H7349 - Substitute, 2026-01-28: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7349A.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7349A.pdf)

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## Sources
- [H7349 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7349.htm)
- [H7349 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7349.pdf)
- [H7349 - Substitute (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7349A.htm)
- [H7349 - Substitute (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7349A.pdf)

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- [S3353: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3353-2026)
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- [S3315: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3315-2026)
- [S3333: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3333-2026)
- [S3293: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3293-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H7349-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).