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S 2195RHODE ISLANDSession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Rhode Island enacts safety mandates and suicide prevention features for artificial intelligence companion systems

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPANION MODELS (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.)

Last action · June 22, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Lori Urso and 6 others

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What This Bill Does

Artificial intelligence companion developers must implement built-in safety features addressing and risks of physical or financial harm, alongside explicit user notifications stating the companion lacks human emotions.

Why it matters

Users interacting with gain mandatory protective guardrails and transparency regarding the system's lack of emotional capacity.

Background

S 2195 was introduced during the 2026 legislative session in Rhode Island and signed into law by the Governor on June 22, 2026. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

AI companion users

Users receive mandatory safety protections and explicit notifications regarding the lack of human emotion in AI companion technology.

Directly affected

Artificial intelligence companion technology developers

Developers must alter their products to incorporate required safety features and user notifications.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What specific safety features are required for AI companions?

The technology must include features addressing and potential physical or financial harm to others expressed by a user.

What disclosures must be made to users of AI companion technology?

Users must receive notification that the artificial intelligence companion does not have human emotions.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

15 actions

Jun 22, 2026Enrolled
Signed by Governor
Jun 18, 2026
Transmitted to Governor
Jun 8, 2026Floor
House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
Jun 5, 2026
Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
Jun 4, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence
Jun 2, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)

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May 22, 2026Committee
Referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology
May 21, 2026Floor
Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
May 15, 2026
Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)
May 14, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
May 13, 2026
Proposed Substitute
May 12, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
Mar 24, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 20, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
Jan 23, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol

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State-level AI Consumer Safety Regulation

Rhode Island establishes specific mandatory safeguards and emotional transparency notices directly targeted at artificial intelligence companion applications.

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Sources

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