Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2197: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT

Enacted Last action June 22, 2026: 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor

Plain-language summary

SB 2197 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT. Primary sponsor: Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Victoria Gu (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic); Lou DiPalma (Democratic); Thomas Paolino (Republican); Victoria Gu (Democratic); and 4 more.