Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 627: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 627 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT. Primary sponsor: Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), John Burke (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2025): 05/12/2025 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.
Establishes regulations to ensure the ethical development, integration, and deployment of high-risk AI systems, particularly those influencing consequential decisions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2025)
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/21/2025)
- 04/17/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 04/05/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/07/2025)
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol