All Roll Calls
Yes: 138 • No: 3
Rhode IslandH73502026 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPANION MODELS .
Sponsored By: Tina L. Spears (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Lawsuits and AG action for AI harms
Beginning January 1, 2027, you can sue in Rhode Island Superior Court if you were physically injured through self-harm, or physically or financially harmed by another person, because an AI companion broke the safety-protocol or notice rules. You can seek money damages, court orders, and other relief. The Rhode Island Attorney General can also investigate and sue noncompliant operators and ask courts to stop them, including using deceptive trade practices law.
Safety rules and warnings for AI companions
Beginning January 1, 2027, AI companion operators must build in safety steps. They must respond when a user expresses suicidal thoughts, threats of physical harm to others, or plans for financial harm. The protocol must refer the user to crisis services like a hotline or text line. Operators must also notify users at the start of any chat, and at least every three hours in long chats, that the AI is a computer program and not a human, and it cannot feel human emotion. The notice can be spoken or shown in bold, all-caps text of at least 16-point size.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Tina L. Spears
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Jacquelyn M. Baginski
Democratic • House
Lauren H. Carson
Democratic • House
Megan L. Cotter
Democratic • House
Susan R. Donovan
Democratic • House
Katherine S. Kazarian
Democratic • House
Carol Hagan McEntee
Democratic • House
Mary Messier
Democratic • House
Evan P. Shanley
Democratic • House
June Speakman
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/8/2026
COMMERCIAL LAW & REGULATORY PASSAGE PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT
Yes: 69 • No: 1
House vote • 6/8/2026
COMMERCIAL LAW & REGULATORY PASSAGE AS AMENDED
Yes: 69 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor — Chapter 375
6/22/2026GovernorTransmitted to Governor
6/18/2026GovernorSenate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
6/10/2026SenatePlaced on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
6/8/2026SenateHouse passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
6/8/2026HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
6/5/2026HouseCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
6/4/2026Proposed Substitute
6/2/2026Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)
6/2/2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
4/8/2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
4/3/2026Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology
1/28/2026House
Bill Text
H7350 - As Introduced
1/28/2026
H7350 - Substitute
1/28/2026
H7350 - Substitute As Amended
1/28/2026
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