All Roll Calls
Yes: 73 • No: 0
Rhode IslandS21952026 Regular SessionSenate
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPANION MODELS .
Sponsored By: Lori Urso (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Right to sue and state enforcement
Beginning January 1, 2027, if you suffer self-harm or are physically or financially harmed because an AI companion broke the safety or disclosure rules, you can sue in Rhode Island Superior Court. You can ask for money damages and other court orders. The Attorney General can also investigate, sue, and get court orders to stop illegal AI companion practices, including under the state deceptive trade practices law.
AI companions: safety checks and warnings
Beginning January 1, 2027, AI companion operators must build in safety steps for Rhode Island users. The AI must respond to signs of suicidal thoughts or self-harm, threats of physical harm to others, and possible financial harm to others. It must notify the user and point them to crisis services. Operators also must tell users at the start, and at least every three hours: "THE AI COMPANION (OR NAME OF THE AI COMPANION) IS A COMPUTER PROGRAM AND NOT A HUMAN BEING. IT IS UNABLE TO FEEL HUMAN EMOTION." The notice can be spoken or shown in bold, all-caps type at least 16-point.
State AI task force advises leaders
The Rhode Island AI Task Force continues to advise the governor and legislature on AI. It studies how AI affects business, schools, healthcare, and government. It gives advice only and does not make laws.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Lori Urso
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Peter A. Appollonio, Jr.
Democratic • Senate
Louis P. DiPalma
Democratic • Senate
Victoria Gu
Democratic • Senate
Melissa A. Murray
Democratic • Senate
Thomas J. Paolino
Republican • Senate
Samuel D. Zurier
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/21/2026
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW-- A.I COMPANION MODELS Approval of Amendment Passage
Yes: 36 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/21/2026
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW-- A.I COMPANION MODELS Passage as Amended Passage
Yes: 37 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor — Chapter 376
6/22/2026GovernorTransmitted to Governor
6/18/2026GovernorHouse passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
6/8/2026HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
6/5/2026HouseCommittee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence
6/4/2026Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)
6/2/2026Referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology
5/22/2026HouseSenate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
5/21/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)
5/15/2026SenateCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
5/14/2026Proposed Substitute
5/13/2026Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
5/12/2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/24/2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
3/20/2026Introduced, referred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol
1/23/2026Senate
Bill Text
S2195 - As Introduced
1/23/2026
S2195 - Substitute
1/23/2026
S2195 - Substitute As Amended
1/23/2026
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