Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7538: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS NOTIFICATION ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7538 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS NOTIFICATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities to inform patients of the use of artificial intelligence to memorialize patient visits.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/11/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/08/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 04/16/2026 House read and passed
- 04/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/16/2026)
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