Rhode IslandS25702026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS NOTIFICATION ACT .

Sponsored By: Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Patients get notice when AI writes notes

Healthcare providers and facilities must tell you when they use AI to document your visit. This applies to in-person and telehealth visits. The notice covers AI used to write or record visit notes. It covers doctors, nurses, dentists, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, nursing assistants, and other Rhode Island–licensed professionals, plus licensed healthcare facilities. The law takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Pamela J. Lauria

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Alana M. DiMario

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dawn Euer

    Democratic • Senate

  • Victoria Gu

    Democratic • Senate

  • Meghan E. Kallman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tiara T. Mack

    Democratic • Senate

  • Melissa A. Murray

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brian J. Thompson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lori Urso

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bridget Valverde

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 90 • No: 14

House vote • 6/11/2026

A I HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS NOTIF PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 53 • No: 14

Senate vote • 6/10/2026

HEALTH/SAFETY-USE AI HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS NOTIFICATION ACT Passage

Yes: 37 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 372

    6/22/2026Governor
  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/18/2026Governor
  3. House passed Sub A in concurrence

    6/11/2026House
  4. Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)

    6/11/2026House
  5. Senate passed Sub A

    6/10/2026Senate
  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)

    6/4/2026Senate
  7. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    6/2/2026
  8. Proposed Substitute

    6/1/2026
  9. Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

    5/29/2026
  10. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    3/3/2026
  11. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)

    2/27/2026
  12. Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

    2/13/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S2570 - As Introduced

    2/13/2026

  • S2570 - Substitute

    2/13/2026

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