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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7190: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- THE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USE BY HEALTH INSURERS TO MANAGE COVERAGE AND CLAIMS ACT

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7190 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- THE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USE BY HEALTH INSURERS TO MANAGE COVERAGE AND CLAIMS ACT. Primary sponsor: Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Casimiro, Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Promotes transparency and accountability in the use of artificial intelligence by health insurers to manage coverage and claims.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Arthur HandyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse18
Lauren CarsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse75
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
  3. 02/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)
  4. 02/19/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  5. 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source